Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: <br>(d) What does the repeated use of the word, ‘smile’ mean?
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Solution

The word ‘smile’ has been repeated to show that in order to hide her fearful thought of separating from her mother, she puts on a false smile. Secondly, she gives moral support to her mother by promising to meet her soon. She tries to hide her feelings by smiling again and again.

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