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Sounds we hear inform us of the state of world around us, especially of that part of it which our other senses, such as touch and sight, cannot reach. Illustrate this with appropriate examples.

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(i) A buzzing fly informs us the presence of a nuisance. Had it not buzzed, we would have paid it no mind.
(ii) The lawn mower's putt-putt tells us that our neighbour has finaly got around to cleaning up the jungle in his garden - disappearance of a nuisance.
(iii) The sound of a teakettle informs us that the time has come foe a coffee break - presence of refreshment.
Thus, these sounds arouse varies emotions - anger at the fly, satisfaction that your neighbour has ultimately got across the hint to clean the forest, and desire for coffee.
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