Question 2 - A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal - Beehive - Poems (Literature) - English Class 9

Read the given extract and answer the questions

Extract:

No motion has she now, no force; 

She neither hears nor sees;

(A slumber did my spirit seal)

Question (i)

What does the word "motion" mean in this extract?

• a) Emotion
• b) Movement
• c) Intention
• d) Promotion

   Answer:

Answer written by the student:

b) Movement

Step-by-Step Explanation:

• To answer this question, we need to understand the meaning and the context of the word "motion" in this extract.🧐
•  The word "motion" has different meanings depending on how it is used. For example, it can mean a proposal or a suggestion in a meeting, a gesture or a signal with the hand or the head, a change of position or location, etc. 🌟
•  In this extract, the word "motion" means movement or change of position . The poet says that his beloved has no motion now, meaning that she is still and unmoving. He implies that she is dead and does not move at all.💔
•  Therefore, the correct option is b) Movement . The other options are incorrect because they do not match the meaning or the context of the word "motion" in this extract.❌

Question (ii)

 What is the rhyme scheme of this extract?

Answer:

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Answer written by the student:

ABAB

Step-by-Step Explanation:

• To answer this question, we need to understand what a rhyme scheme is and how to identify it.🤔
•  A rhyme scheme is a pattern of sounds that repeats at the end of lines in a poem. It is usually represented by letters that correspond to the rhyming words. For example, AABB means that the first two lines rhyme with each other and the last two lines rhyme with each other.🌟
•  In this extract, the rhyme scheme is ABAB . This means that the first line rhymes with the third line and the second line rhymes with the fourth line . The rhyming words are "feel" and "years" in the first and third lines, and "force" and "sees" in the second and fourth lines.🎵
•  Therefore, the correct answer is ABAB . The other rhyme schemes are incorrect because they do not match the pattern of sounds in this extract.❌

Question (iii)

 Fill in the blanks:

 The poet uses a contrast between _______ and _______ in this extract to show his sense of resignation and acceptance.

Answer:

Answer written by the student:

 The poet uses a contrast between motion and force in this extract to show his sense of resignation and acceptance.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

•  To answer this question, we need to identify the words that create a contrast or a difference in this extract.🕵️‍♂️
•  A contrast is a way of showing how two things are different or opposite from each other. For example, "black and white" is a contrast of colors, "hot and cold" is a contrast of temperatures, "love and hate" is a contrast of emotions, etc.🌈
•  The poet uses a contrast between "motion" and "force" in this extract to show his sense of resignation and acceptance. He says that his beloved has no motion and no force, meaning that she is still and powerless. He shows that he has accepted her death and does not expect her to come back to life.😔
•  Therefore, the correct answer is motion and force. The other words do not create a contrast or match the meaning of the extract.❌

Question (iv)

What does the poet imply by saying that his beloved neither hears nor sees?

Answer:

Answer written by the student:

 The poet implies that his beloved is dead and unaware of the world around her. He also suggests that she is free from the troubles and sorrows of life.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

• To answer this question, we need to infer the meaning and the tone of the poet in this extract.👀
•  To infer means to make a logical guess based on the clues or evidence given in the text. To infer the meaning and tone of the poet, we need to pay attention to the words he uses and how he feels about his beloved.😊
•  In this extract, the poet says that his beloved neither hears nor sees. This implies that she is dead and does not have any senses or awareness of the world around her. He uses a negative tone to express his sadness and grief over her death.😢
•  The poet also suggests that his beloved is free from the troubles and sorrows of life by saying that she does not hear or see. He implies that she is in a state of peace and tranquility, where nothing can disturb or harm her. He uses a positive tone to show his acceptance and resignation of her fate.😌

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