Question

What is the role/ importance of punctuation marks in language? Why has poet used the exclamation mark after Amanda? Comment on the title of the poem. CLASS X CBSE

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Punctuation is an important part of grammar. It is used to create sense, clarity and stress in sentences. It is used to structure and organise our writing.

(ii) The exclamation mark is used after Amanda! to show the mother’s surprise on seeing Amanda. Amanda is a sulky and moody girl which upsets the mother.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

i)punctuation marks :helps to understand the situation,

• whether shock news,exclaming!,questioning? .

•to end the sentece(.)

•indirect speech(") (')

Explanation:

ii)it may be of the shock by seeing her