Question

What is the 'ridiculous machine' in the poem television? Describe the poet's point of view on th habit of watching television and its effects.

Answer 1

Answer:

"Television" is a poem written by the much respected and loved poet Roald Dahl. In this poem "ridiculous machine" is a metaphor to refer the television set.

Explanation:

He says that television is dangerous to little children as they are the ones who are supposed to be playing around outside and enjoy their life to the fullest. Instead, they are gawking at the screen wide eyed and they are becoming more lazy and less active.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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