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First Showers Summary in English, The poet tells about how the cool raindrops embraced her face when she was returning from her, work. She explains how she was soaked and though it was surprising she felt very comforted. It, wiped out the lines of a daylong tiredness from her face. The rain held tightly to her like a baby, clinging on to its mother’s breast. Then she describes how her steps became unsteady., The rain washed off all the dust on the trees making them look beautiful in their green color. The, smell of the earth was very appealing and it sucked all the dust in, giving a calm surroundings for, travelers who are tired. Then she looked up in the sky to thank God when more raindrops kept, falling on her. Very amazed at this wonderful gift of nature she quickly walked back home., ACTIVITY 1, Explanations, The poet’s face was dry., She got soaked in the rain., She was tired., The heat and fatigue made her weary., The trees were wet and beautiful., The poet stood in wonder., The poet returned home., , Expressions/lines from the text, parched face, soaked in rain, Weary lines… daylong heat & fatigue, Weary lines… daylong heat & fatigue, dressed in washed green looked magnificent, Marveling at this wonderful gift of nature, I hurried home through the gurgling water, , Activity 2., Answer:, 1. a giant, 2. like a queen, 3. like an infant, 4. a lion, Go through the following sentences that contain similes and metaphors. Classify them., 1. Manu is as hungry as a horse., 2. The car was a jet when it passed by us., 3. The cat’s fur was blanket of warmth, 4. There were fireworks lanterns in sky., 5. You are as brave as a lion., 6. Ian Thorpe is a fish when he swims., 7. She is as pretty as a picture., 8. The moon was a misty shadow., Answer:, Simile:

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1. Manu is as hungry as a horse, 2. You are as brave as a lion, 3. She is as pretty as a picture, Metaphors:, 4. The car was a jet when it passed by us, 5. The cat’s fur was a blanket of warmth, 6. There were fireworks lantern in the sky, 7. Ian Thorpe is a fish when he swims, 8. The moon was a misty shadow