In the poem A Tiger in the Zoo, what do the ‘pads of velvet’ refer to?

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The floor in the cage

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The paws of the tiger

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The fur of the tiger

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The grass in the forest

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Solution

The correct option is B The paws of the tiger
In the line “On pads of velvet quiet”, ‘pads of velvet’ refer to the thick, soft paws of the tiger, which allow movement without any sound.

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Notice the use of words repeated in lines such as these:

i) On pads of velvet quiet,

In his quiet rage.

ii) And stares with his brilliant eyes,

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What do you think is the effect of this repetition?

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