Preliminary Exam - Poetry 10/01/2025

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Preliminary Exam - Poetry 10/01/2025

Q.3 A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below.
Poem - Small Towns and Rivers -
Mamang Dai

Small towns always..... Seeking a land of fish and stars.

1. Write down the list of natural elements mentioned into extract.
In Mamang Dai's poem Small Towns and Rivers, the natural elements play a crucial role in evoking the essence of her homeland and its connection to nature. Some of the natural elements mentioned in the poem include:

1. Rivers – Symbolizing continuity, life, and memory.

2. Hills – Representing the geographical and cultural identity of the region.

3. Forests – Highlighting the lush, verdant landscape.

4. Sky – Suggesting vastness and freedom.

5. Rain – Reflecting renewal and the cycle of life.

6. Wind – Evoking movement and change.

7. Birds – Representing life and connection to nature.

These elements not only create vivid imagery but also embody the spiritual and emotional bond between the poet and her native land.

2. Describe the hometown of the poetess mentioned in the poem Small Towns and Rivers.
Ans-
i. In the poem Small Towns and Rivers by Mamang Dai, the poetess vividly describes her hometown, which reflects the natural beauty and cultural essence of Arunachal Pradesh, her native land.
ii. It is portrayed as a serene and intimate space nestled amidst rivers, hills, and forests.
iii. The town is closely tied to nature, with the river symbolizing life, memory, and continuity.
iv. The poetess's deep connection to her hometown underscores its importance as a source of identity, nostalgia, and spiritual grounding.

3. Explain the way you are going to protect our Nature and Environment.
Ans-
i. Protecting nature and the environment is our responsibility. So,
Plant more trees to improve air quality and provide shelter for animals.
ii. . Reduce waste by reusing and recycling materials.
iii. Save water and energy by using them wisely, like turning off taps and lights when not needed.
iv.. Avoid plastic and use eco-friendly products.
v. Keep surroundings clean by not littering and organizing clean-up drives.
vi. Protect wildlife by not harming animals or their habitats.
Vii. Spread awareness about the importance of nature and sustainable practices.
Small actions by each of us can lead to a big positive impact on the environment.

4. Name and explain the figure of speech in the following line-
The river has a soul.
Ans- Personification
The river has personified here for poetic effect.
Or
The river has given the human quality of soul.

5.Compose a four line poem on "The River" in free verse.
Ans-

The river has a soul
It keep us civilization grow
It's our duty to keep them Fresh and clean
In our tradition the river is a goddess to us.

Q.3 B. Appreciation- 04 Marks
2.1 Song of the Open Road - Walt Whitman

With the help of the following points, write a  poetic appreciation of the poem.

Points-

-The poet, poem & title

-Theme

-The language/ poetic devices used in the poem

-Special features

-The message, values, morals 

-Opinion

Ans-

I. The poet, poem & title-

Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist.He is often called as 'the Father of Free Verse. His major works were "Leaves of Grass" and "O Captain! My Captain!"

The poem 'Song of the Open Road ' is taken from his famous collection 'Leaves of grass'.

The title 'Song of the open road' is metaphorical. 'Road' is indirectly compared with 'journey of life'. It also indicates freedom, mobility and optimism tone

ii. Theme-

Freedom, Joy and Optimism are the major themes of this poem. Throughout the poem, the poet encourages the readers to be true to themselves and live a free life.

ii  The language/ poetic devices used in the poem-

The poem is written in free verse as the lines are unrhymed and of varying lengths. The poet used  Metaphor, Personification,  Inversion, Tautology, climax, Paradox, Transfer Epithet, Alliteration, Repetition, etc . For e.g.

"Still here I carry my old delicious burdens"

Transferred Epithet - Epithet 'delicious' is transferred to 'burdens'

iv. Special Features -

The poem is written in free verse and in the form of a monologue. Caesura - (splitting the lines using comma) and Parentheses - {}are special techniques used in the poem.

It has an optimistic tone. It is a motivational and inspirational poem.

There are four stanzas in this poem. The first stanza contains only three lines while the other three stanzas contain four lines of verse.

v. The message, values, morals in the poem-

The poem conveys the message that while taking a decision of our life we should not come under any constellations,  society and  family pressure. " Lead your own life with your own challenges and believe in yourself" message depicts from this poem.

vi. Opinion-

I like the poem for its timeless appeal. It drives me to set out and be free while leaving my worries behind.

Or

I like this poem because it helps me to make decisions about my life.

Prepared By-Jyoti Walunj-Landge








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