16 Questions
What kind of birds are usually named in poems? Do you think a crow is often mentioned in poems?
Birds like nightingales or larks are usually named in poems. A crow is not often mentioned.
Why doesn't the poet write about a more 'beautiful' tree such as a maple, oak, or pine?
The poet chooses to write about a hemlock tree to convey a specific mood or symbolism.
What do the 'crow' and 'hemlock' represent — joy or sorrow? What does the dust of snow that the crow shakes off a hemlock tree stand for?
The crow and hemlock represent sorrow. The dust of snow symbolizes a moment of unexpected joy.
For Frost, what do 'fire' and 'ice' stand for?
Fire represents desire, while ice symbolizes hate. Both are destructive forces in their own ways.
Do you think the world will end some day? Have you ever thought what would happen if the sun got so hot that it 'burst', or grew colder and colder?
Yes, the world will end someday. The scenarios of the sun getting too hot or too cold are part of scientific predictions about the future of the Earth.
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Fire and Ice'?
The rhyme scheme of the poem is ABA ABC BCB.
What was Lencho's hope when he wrote a letter to God?
Lencho hoped for help from God to avoid hunger for his family.
Why did Lencho compare the raindrops to 'new coins'?
Lencho compared the raindrops to 'new coins' because he saw them as valuable and essential for his crops.
How did the rain change and what happened to Lencho's fields?
The rain turned into hail, destroying Lencho's fields.
What were Lencho's feelings when the hail stopped?
Lencho remained hopeful and continued to believe in God's help despite the damage caused by the hail.
What was the single hope in the hearts of those living in the solitary house?
The single hope was for help from God.
How did Lencho view God's ability to see everything?
Lencho believed that God's eyes could see everything, even what is deep in one's conscience.
What did Lencho write in his letter to God regarding the consequences of not receiving help?
Lencho wrote that his family would go hungry if God didn't help.
Describe Lencho's dedication to seeking help from God.
Lencho wrote a letter himself and carried it to town to place in the mail, demonstrating his strong faith and determination.
How did Lencho perceive the loss caused by the hailstorm?
Lencho rationalized the loss by accepting it as part of life's challenges and remained hopeful for a better outcome.
What social issue is highlighted in Lencho's story?
The social issue of poverty and the struggle for survival is highlighted in Lencho's story.
Study Notes
Metaphors and Literary Devices
- Metaphors compare two things or ideas, transferring a quality or feature of one thing to another
- Examples:
- "leg of the table" compares a table's support to a human leg
- "heart of the city" compares a city's central area to a human heart
- In the story "A Letter to God", metaphors are used to compare:
- Clouds to "huge mountains"
- Raindrops to "new coins"
Poetry Analysis
- "Dust of Snow" by Robert Frost:
- The poem presents a moment that seems simple but has a larger significance
- The speaker's mood is changed by the dust of snow shaken from a hemlock tree
- The crow and hemlock tree may represent joy or sorrow
- "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost:
- The poem explores how the world will end, with fire and ice as opposing forces
- Fire may represent desire, passion, and greed, while ice may represent hate, coldness, and destruction
Reading Comprehension: A Letter to God
- The story is set in a valley where a farmer, Lencho, is waiting for rain to save his crops
- Lencho's hopes are raised and then dashed by hail that destroys his crops
- The story explores Lencho's desperation and faith in God, leading him to write a letter to God asking for help
Grammar and Vocabulary
- Non-defining relative clauses can be used to add additional information to sentences
- Examples:
- "Meena, who's a very clever girl, is always first in class."
- "Our gardener, who knows a lot about plants, loves to talk about them."
- Vocabulary:
- "Rued" means held in regret
- "Perish" means to die or be destroyed
- "Suffice" means to be sufficient or enough
This quiz focuses on identifying sentences with negative words that emphasize specific ideas in a given story passage. You will be asked to find sentences expressing the loss of leaves from trees, an address to God, and a postman seeing an unfamiliar address for the first time.
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