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C Activity

The poem ‘The Violet’ talks about a flower, its surroundings and its movements.
But the poem is not really about a flower. It is about the values of simplicity and
humility. The violet flower is used as a symbol for these values. In speech and
writing we often come across words that stand for an idea or concept. For example,

a ‘dove’ stands for peace and ‘iron’, for strength.

C1. Consult parents, teachers, books or the Internet to fi nd out what the

following words stand for.

1. tear

2. sweat

3. gold

4. fox

5. beacon

6. chain
7. crown

8. pen

9. sword

10. snail

C2. Proverbs

A proverb is a well-known saying. It is usually a phrase or sentence that gives
advice or says that something is generally true. For example, the proverb
‘Look before you leap’ means that we must think before taking any action so
that we do not make mistakes.

Read the proverbs below and fi nd out what they mean.

1. One rotten apple spoils the barrel.
2. All that glitters is not gold.

3. A cat in glove catches no mice.

4. Clothes make the man.

5. When one door closes, another one opens.

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