Question 11 of 16intermediate🔧 ApplyEssay2 marks

Imagine someone praises you too much. How would you react?

Correct Answer

When someone praises me too much, I should remain humble and think carefully about their intentions. I would thank them politely but not let the praise make me proud or careless.

I would consider whether the praise is genuine or if the person wants something from me.

Like the Raven learned, excessive praise can be a trap, so I should stay grounded and remember my true abilities and limitations.

Exercise: Let us think and reflect | Q: 7 | (Page Page 4)
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Explanation

This question encourages students to apply the poem's moral to their own lives. The lesson from the poem is that flattery can be dangerous when it blinds us to reality. Students should reflect on how they can protect themselves from manipulation by staying humble and being aware of others' motives. The discussion helps students connect literature to personal development.

Solution Steps

  1. Remain humble and think carefully about the person's intentions.

  2. Thank them politely without becoming proud or careless.

  3. Consider whether the praise is genuine or if the person has an ulterior motive.

  4. Stay grounded and remember your true abilities and limitations.

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