KEEPING QUIET  By Pablo Neruda (12 July1904 - 23 September 1973) Detailed summary, extract-based questions with their answer and very short questions and their answer and word meaning ABOUT THE POET Pablo Neruda was a famous poet who wrote beautiful poems about love, nature, and social justice. He was from Chile. He won the Nobel Prize in 1971 for his contribution in the field of literature. His poetry reflects the struggles of ordinary people and his love for his homeland, Chile. He wrote on political and social themes. The use of metaphor and symbolism has been the hallmark of his poetry. INTRODUCTION The poem 'Keeping Quiet' by Pablo Neruda is a commentary on war.  The poet appeals to humans to observe silence for some time and introspect. This introspection will finally give birth to peace and harmony. DIFFICULT WORDS AND THEIR MEANINGS: Exotic: unfamiliar Truck: Link/connection POETIC DEVICES ANAPHORA let's not……... and let's stop……(stanza-2) ALLITERATION     We