Question 1

Question 1: Read the poem aloud using proper rhythm and intonation. 2. Link the items in the three columns properly. Question 1. Link the items in the three columns properly.

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Step-by-step solution provided.

Question 2

Question 1: Find the meaning of the following words. thee, mournfully, spray, mighty

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Step-by-step solution provided.

Question 3

Question 1: Write the adjectives that are used to describe the following.

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Step-by-step solution provided.

Question 4

Question 1: Wind in the autumn evening

Accepted Answer

It sighs expressing sadness.

Question 5

Question 2: Young bird on the spray.

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Sits on the flowery branch gathering all its physical and mental strength to explore the blue sky.

Question 6

Question 3: The Sea.

Accepted Answer

Vast is the sea beneath the cloudless sun and as it stretches endlessly, it displays might, glorious and dazzling beauty.

Question 7

Question 1: What is the central idea of the poem?

Accepted Answer

The central idea of the poem is the child’s definition of different periods of time which is presented in the form of a dialogue between the poetess and the child.

Question 8

Question 2: What does the past stand for according to the child?

Accepted Answer

According to the child, the past was a pleasant time but they are moments which cannot be revisited as they would never return back.

Question 9

Question 3: How does the child define the present time?

Accepted Answer

For the child, the present is a time where he/she prepares for the future which is unknown, but also exciting so it is the time to gather strength.

Question 10

Question 4: How is the present moment viewed with optimism by the child?

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The child compares the present time to a green and flowery branch on which a bird is all set to take off and explore the unlimited possibilities which awaits it. This tells us that the present is something which is viewed with optimism by the child as he believes that once we gather strength, nothin

Question 11

Question 5: How do you define time?

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According to me, time is the most precious gift we possess. It is up to us to make utmost use of it. We should plan and prioritise to make use of most of the time in hand. How true is the Estonian proverb! “Wasting time is robbing oneself”

Question 12

Question 1: Fill in the blanks with any four describing words from the extract.

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Step-by-step solution provided.

Question 13

Question 2: Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentence: For the child in the poem the past was i. a pleasant time. ii. an unpleasant experience.

Accepted Answer

For the child in the poem the past was a pleasant time.

Question 14

Question 1: What is the theme of the poem?

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The theme of the poem is about time and the child’s definition about the different periods of time.

Question 15

Question 2: How is this poem presented?

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This poem is presented as a dialogue between the poetess and a happy child.

Question 16

Question 3: What is the one characteristic of the past? Which is emphasised in the poem?

Accepted Answer

One characteristic of the past which is emphasised in the poem is that we can never go back to it.

Question 17

Question 4: How should we make use of the present time?

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We should make use of the present time by using it to gather strength and courage to face the future.

Question 18

Question 1: The past is an autumn evening soft and mild.

Accepted Answer

The past is like an autumn evening soft and mild.

Question 19

Question 2: The present is a green and flowery spray.

Accepted Answer

The present is like a green and flowery spray.

Question 20

Question 3: The future is a sea beneath a cloudless sun.

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The future is like a sea beneath a cloudless sun.

Question 21

Question 4: Give the rhyme scheme of the first stanza.

Accepted Answer

The rhyme scheme of the first stanza is (a b a c).

Question 22

Question 5: i. Name and explain the figures of speech. With a wind that sighs mournfully

Accepted Answer

Personification – Wind is given human qualities,

Question 23

Question 1: Link the items in the three columns properly.

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Chapter 1.1 Past, Present, Future Solutions