He sways his head from side to side, with movements like a snake; And when you think he’s

Question

Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow.

He sways his head from side to side, with movements like a snake; And when you think he’s half asleep,he’s always wide

(а) Explain the comparison made here.

(b) What does he pretend to do?

Answer 1

(а) The poet compares the movement of the cat to that of a snake. He employs a simile here. The movement is quiet but swift.

(b) He pretends to be half asleep when he is fully awake.