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But I know no better spectacle,Than a comet in full flight. Who does 'I’ refer to?

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But I know no better spectacle,
Than a comet in full flight.

Who does 'I’ refer to?

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उत्तर

‘I’ refers to the poet, Norman Little ford.

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अध्याय 6.2: The Comet - Exercise [पृष्ठ १६७]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 9 TN Board
अध्याय 6.2 The Comet
Exercise | Q B. 5. a. | पृष्ठ १६७

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He gives his harness bell a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.

How does the horse communicate with the poet?


And I watered it in fears
Night and morning with my tears;

How is ‘it’ watered?


Recall a recent situation when you became angry. What were the consequences of your anger? After listening to the guidelines on anger management, find out how well you could have handled the situation. Write your findings.


Why trees are important for our survival?


What does the poet mean by ‘bleeding bark’?


Over rocks, by rose-banks, sweeping
Like impetuous youth.

Where does the rose grow?


Tending onward to the ocean,
Just like mortal prime,

Where is the river flowing to?


Through the flowers and foliage glancing,
Like a child at play.

Mention the figure speech used in the above line. Give various other examples from the poem.


Seeming still, yet still in motion

Pick out the words in alliteration from the above line.


Complete the summary by filling in the given spaces with suitable words/phrases given below.

a trail spectacular spectacular scene outer ice a cheetah
day or night emerging of life powerful and strong shock wave scientists

The poet describes a moving comet which speeds through the heavens and never takes a break by ____________. When a comet is in full flight, it gives a ____________ which can never be compared to anything else for a lifetime. The comet is compared to ____________ for its speed and a mountain as it is ____________. The ____________ melts which causes a vapour from the force and leaves behind _________ as it travels on its way. If it comes very close to the atmosphere, it causes a shake which in turn produces a ____________ that reach the Earth’s surface. According to the ______________ the comets leave behind chemicals in the form of dust which resulted in the ____________ on earth and mankind came into existence. But the poet is not sure whether this principle is true or not but he knows for sure that whatever the truth may be, the sight of the comet in full flight is ____________.


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