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1. After Shakra changed the banyan, the parrot "kept her composure" (line 20 and 21). Which of the following is an example of keeping one's composure?
The banyan had undulating branches (line 4). Use the photo to help give the meaning of undulate. Then describe something in nature that undulates.
What does Shakra's test of the parrot reveal about him?
Give two examples of personification in this folktale.
Compare the relationship between the parrot and the banyan with the relationship between close friends.
The folktale uses the metaphor of the steadfast parrot to convey a lesson. What is the lesson?