The School Boy Poem Analysis

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What metaphors does the school boy use to express his feelings about school?

A roaring lion and a silent mouse
A bright sun and a cloudy sky
A bird in a cage and a withering plant (correct)
A flowing river and a towering mountain

The school boy enjoys his time at school.

False (B)

What does the school boy wish for instead of going to school?

He wishes to enjoy the summer mornings and play outside.

The poem highlights the contrast between the joy of a summer's day and the __________ of school.

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Match the feelings of the school boy with their descriptions:

<p>Sad = Feeling of sorrow and disappointment Tired = Feeling exhausted, lacking energy Anxious = Feeling worried or uneasy Dislikes studying = Finding no pleasure in academic work</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

School Boy's Feeling of Confinement

The school boy feels trapped and restrained, like a bird confined to a cage.

School Boy's Desire for Freedom

The school boy wishes he could enjoy the beauty of nature, like a plant blooming in the sunshine.

Contrast between Summer and School

The poem contrasts the joy of summer mornings with the unhappiness of school.

School Boy's Emotions

The school boy experiences negative emotions such as sadness, tiredness, anxiety, and dislike of studying.

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School Boy's Unhappiness

The school boy is unhappy with his school experience and longs for the freedom and joy of the natural world.

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Study Notes

The School Boy Poem

The poem describes a child's unhappiness about going to school during the summer.
The child feels trapped and miserable, like a bird in a cage.
The child compares himself to a bird that loses its joy in a cage.
The child feels like his happiness is lost when he has to go to school instead of enjoying the outdoors and the company of the birds.
The child longs for the joy of summer, and the company of birds, or other things.
The child feels that school takes away all enjoyment when it is supposed to be a happy time of year.
The child associates joy with summer and outdoor activities, unlike studying.