Activity Sheet February 2024.

  

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Section. II Poetry 

 Q 1 Raed the following lines and complete the activities given below it.

She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express, How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent!

A1. Select and write the two statements from the given list which justify the theme of the poem.(2)

(a) The poet is blunt and direct in his expression of love.

(b) Internal beauty is as important as the external beauty.

(c) The poet is in love with lady's outward beauty.

(d) Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder.

Expected Answer 

(b) Internal beauty is as important as the external beauty.

(d) Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder

A2. Complete the following web describing the various aspects of the lady's beauty. One is done for you at the centre place.

Expected Answer:- 

Q A3 Write your idea of a "beautiful person" in your own words.

My idea of a beautiful person is , I would emphasize the importance of inner beauty, kindness, and emotional depth as the defining qualities of a beautiful person. Someone who is compassionate, empathetic, and genuine, and whose beauty shines from within, is truly beautiful in my eyes.

Q 4. Find out the examples of Antithesis from the given extract.

Expected Answer:- 

One shade the more, one ray the less

Or.

all that’s best of dark and bright

A5 Compose a poem of your own in about 2 to 4 lines on the topic "Beauty"

Expected Answer 

Beauty is like the soft wind's whisper 

A rainbow in the sky

It's a child's happy laughter 

A mirror of the heart, flying high 

In every part of life, it's found, never shy 

Q 4 B Poetic Appreciation 

Read the extract and write the appreciation of the poem.

They hear no sound, the swell is strong; Though the wind hath fallen they drift along, Till the vessel strikes with a shivering shock,- 'O Christ! it is the Inchcape Rock!' Sir Ralph the Rover tore his hair; He curst himself in his despair; The waves rush in every side, The ship is sinking beneath the tide. But even in his dying fear One dreadful sound could the Rover hear, A sound as if with the Inchcape Bell, The Devil below was ringing his knell.

Expected Answer:- Poetic Appreciation of "The Inchcape Rock"

Appreciation of the poem The Inchcape Rock" is penned by the renowned poet Robert Southee. This is a narrative ballad of four stanza each with a regular rhymes scheme abab.

The poem has poetic devices like Alliteration, personification, imagery.

The central idea of the poem is the consequences of one's actions. Sir Ralph's decision to cut down the bell on the Inchcape Rock leads to the destruction of his own ship and the loss of his life. The poem illustrates the importance of following rules and considering the impact of one's actions on others.

The moral of the poem is that wrongdoers will eventually face the consequences of their actions. Sir Ralph's greed and disregard for the safety of others lead to his downfall. The poem serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of selfishness and the importance of considering the well-being of others.

I like this poem as it gives us the lesson of life "As you sow, so shall you reap" 

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