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Read the following poem and answer the question that follows :
Where the Mind is Without Fear
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high;
Where knowledge is free; Where the world has not been broken up
into fragments' by narrow domestic walls;
Where words come out from the depths of truth;
Where tireless striving? stretches its arms towards
perfection; Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its
way into the dreary desert sand of dead habit;
Where the mind is led forward by thee into everwidening thought and action .... Into that heaven of freedom, my Father,
Let my country awake.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE
 (a) What are the figures of speech used by the poet to express his ideas? Identify them and  describe their impact on the reader. 
 (b) Describe in your own words the kind of world envisioned in the poem. 

06 Sep 2024
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Rabindranath Tagore's poem "Where the Mind is Without Fear" is a powerful expression of the poet's vision for an ideal world, particularly for his country, India. It is rich in figurative language, which enhances its impact and vividly communicates the ideals of freedom, reason, and unity. This poem not only reflects Tagore's deep yearning for political independence but also highlights his desire for intellectual and spiritual liberation. Let's explore the figures of speech used in the poem and the vision of the world Tagore dreams of.

### (a) Figures of Speech and Their Impact

Tagore employs several figures of speech to emphasize his ideas and evoke strong emotions in the reader. The main literary devices used in this poem include:

1. Metaphor:  
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