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प्रश्न
What has Wordsworth sanctified in his poem?
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उत्तर
Wordsworth has sanctified trees in Borrowdale in his poems.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the following empty boxes.
| Name | Location |
| Fort St. George | Chennai |
| Gingee Fort | ______ |
| Golconda Fort | ______ |
| Red Fort | ______ |
Where were the enemies?
Did the soldiers fight with the enemies face to face?
What was the ‘shameful act’?
You visit your school after several years. As you cross the banyan tree at the entrance, cheerful memories fi ll your mind. Fill the bubbles with your memories.
How does the poet spend her winter?
Read the line given below and answer the question that follow.
A creeper climbs, in whose embraces bound No other tree could live.
- Which tree is referred to in the above lines?
- How does the tree survive the tight hold of the creeper?
- Why does Toru Dutt use the expression ‘a creeper climbs’?
Read the line given below and answer the question that follow.
The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung
In crimson clusters all the bough among!
- Who is the giant here?
- Why is the scarf colourful?
What is the world compared to?
Bring out the features of the fourth stage of a man as described by the poet.
Explain the following line briefly with reference to the context.
“They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts,”
Explain the following line briefly with reference to the context.
“Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation”.“They have their exits and their entrances;
Read the given line and answer the question that follow.
Then the whining school-boy, with his satchel
And shining morning face, creeping like snail
Unwillingly to school.
- Which stage of life is being referred to here by the poet?
- What are the characteristics of this stage?
- How does the boy go to school?
- Which figure of speech has been employed in the second line?
Complete the table based on your understanding of the poem.
| Stage | Characteristic |
| crying | |
| judge | |
| soldier | |
| unhappy | |
| second childhood | |
| whining | |
| old man |
Introduction
The poem ‘Ulysses’ is a dramatic monologue that contains 70 lines of blank verse. Ulysses, the King of Ithaca, gathers his men together to prepare for the journey and exhorts them not to waste their time left on earth. Ulysses has grown old, having experienced many adventures at the battle of Troy and in the seas. After returning to Ithaca, he desires to embark upon his next voyage. His inquisitive spirit is always looking forward to more and more of such adventures.
What has Ulysses gained from his travel experiences?
Identify the figure of speech employed in the following line.
.....the deep Moans round with many voices.
What makes Ulysses seek newer adventures?
How would the poet’s advice help his son who is at the threshold of the manhood?
What happened to the people who wanted too much money?
Where are the final decisions taken?
What are the poet’s thoughts on ‘being different’?
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
He will be lonely enough
to have time for the work
Who came galloping on a horse to Napoleon?
What does the phrase ‘full galloping’ suggest?
Why was the rider in a hurry?
How did the young soldier face his end?
