For once on the face of the Earth let’s not speak in any language, let’s stop for one second, and not move our arms so much. It would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines, we would all be together in a sudden strangeness. i The poet uses the word “let’s” to ____ a) initiate a conversation between the poet and the readers. b) invite readers as part of the poem’s larger call to humanity. c) welcome readers into the world of the poem and its subject. d) address readers as fellow members of the human race. ii Margaret Atwood said, “Language divides us into fragments, I wanted to be whole.” Choose the option that correctly comments on the relationship between Margaret Atwood’s words and the line from the above extract – “let’s not speak in any language” a) Atwood endorses Neruda’s call to not speak in any language. b) Atwood justifies Neruda’s request to not engage in any speaking. c) Atwood undermines Neruda’s intent to stop and not speak in any language. d) Atwood surrenders to Neruda’s desire for silence and not speak in any language. iii Why do you think the poet employs words like “exotic” and “strangeness”? a) To highlight the importance of everyone being together suddenly for once. b) To emphasize the frenetic activity and chaos that usually envelops human life. c) To indicate the unfamiliarity of a sudden moment without rush or without engine. d) To direct us towards keeping quiet and how we would all be together in that silence. iv Choose the option that correctly matches the idioms given in Column A with their meanings in Column B.Colulmn ACollumn B1. On the face of the earth(i) in existence2. What on earth(ii) To do all possible to accomplish something3. Move heaven and earth(iii) To express surprise or shock4. To salt of the earth(iv) To be good and worthlya) 1 – (i); 2 – (iv); 3 – (iii); 4 – (ii) b) 1 – (i); 2 – (iii); 3 – (ii); 4 – (iv)c) 1 – (ii); 2 – (i); 3 – (iv); 4 – (iii) d) 1 – (iv); 2 – (ii); 3 – (iii); 4 – (i)