Rewrite the sentences by replacing the highlighted words with their synonyms from the poem
- Camping by the river with HAPPY little children is a wonderful experience
- He was prepared for the worst calamity when he felt the tremors
- Dennis was told not to loiter and finish his project quickly
- We did not go for a walk since the countryside was cold and frozen.
- The old woman was looking for a shelter to spend the night.
a. Camping by the river with merry little children is a wonderful experience.
b. He was prepared for the worst blow when he felt the tremors.
c. Dennis was told not to wander and finish his project quickly.
d. We did not go for a walk since the countryside was frosty and frozen.
e. The old woman was looking for a bed to spend the night.
3. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
Let the blow fall soon or late.
Let what will be o’er me,
Give the face of earth round
And the road before me.
(i)Explain the line, ‘let the blow fall soon or late’
(ii)What does the poet ask for in the above stanza?
(iii) Complete the sentences appropriately.
It is clear that ‘Antithesis’ is the poetic device used for ‘let the blow fall soon or late. Let what will be o’er me because.
(iv) What does the vagabond not wish for?
(v) Give the antonym of the word ‘o’er’ from the passage.
4. Answer the following question in 30-40 words each.
a. Who do you think is vagabond?
b. Explain the following lines:
All I seek ,the heaven above
And the road below me.
Extract Analysis and Questions
Extract
Let the blow fall soon or late.
Let what will be o’er me,
Give the face of earth round
And the road before me.
Questions and Answers
(i) Explain the line, ‘let the blow fall soon or late.’
The line “let the blow fall soon or late” means that the poet is ready to face any hardships or challenges, whether they come sooner or later.
(ii) What does the poet ask for in the above stanza?
In the stanza, the poet asks for the freedom to wander the earth and travel the roads without restrictions, regardless of the difficulties he might encounter.
(iii) Complete the sentences appropriately.
It is clear that ‘Antithesis’ is the poetic device used for “let the blow fall soon or late. Let what will be o’er me” because it juxtaposes contrasting ideas of time and events to highlight the poet’s readiness for any outcome.
(iv) What does the vagabond not wish for?
The vagabond does not wish for wealth, comfort, or stability; he seeks only freedom and the open road.
(v) Give the antonym of the word ‘o’er’ from the passage.
The antonym of the word ‘o’er’ (which means “over”) would be “under.”
4. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each.
a. Who do you think is the vagabond?
The vagabond is a person who loves freedom and the open road, choosing a life of wandering over stability. He values the simple pleasures of nature and independence over material wealth and comfort.
b. Explain the following lines:
“All I seek, the heaven above
And the road below me.”
The poet desires only the essentials of freedom: the open sky above and the road ahead. This symbolizes his longing for an unfettered life, unburdened by material possessions and societal constraints.