Category: Poetry

“Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity.” — William Wordsworth, from “Preface to Lyrical Ballads.”

The Blind Boy – Kannada Summary

O say what is that thing call’d light,Which I must ne’er enjoy.What are the blessings of the sight,O tell your poor blind boy! ಹೊಯ್, ಬೆಳಕು ಎನ್ನುವ ಅದು ಏನು ಎಂದು ಹೇಳು,ನಾನು ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಸವಿಯಲು ಅಗೋವುದಿಲ್ಲವೋ ಅದನ್ನು.ದೃಷ್ಟಿಯ...

Lochinvar

Sir Walter Scott II. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS :A. Answer briefly the following questions. 1.Who was Lochinvar? Why did he ride to Netherby Hall? Ans: Lochinvar was the young brave knight . He was in love...

My Heart Leaps Up

Exercises I. Answer the following questions after sharing your ideas with your partnera. The poet says, “my heart leaps up.” Why do you think he feels this way? Ans:He sees the Rainbow because he...

THE PATRIOT

Exercise Comprehension : What are the characteristic features of a patriot? Ans:A patriot is a man who loves his native land. His heart bums for his motherland, even if has been wandering all over...

The Temple and the Body(Vachana)

The Temple and the Body(Vachana)

The richwill make temples for Siva.What shall I,a poor man,do? ಉಳ್ಳವರು ಶಿವಾಲಯ ಮಾಡಿಹರು, ನಾನೇನ ಮಾಡುವೆ ಬಡವನಯ್ಯಾ. My legs are pillars,the body the shrine,the head a cupolaof gold. ಎನ್ನ ಕಾಲೇ ಕಂಬ, ದೇಹವೇ ದೇಗುಲ, ಶಿರ ಹೊನ್ನ...

To a Pair of Sarus Cranes

Exercise II. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS :A. Answer briefly the following questions The time of the day suggested in the poem isa. sunrise b. sunset c. either sunrise or sunset d. not clear Ans:a. sunrise The...

IF

A. Talking about the poem Take turns with your partner to ask or answer thesequestions. Explain to him/her why you think your answer is correct. Quote from the poem if necessary. 1.The poet is...

SELF-RELIANCE

Exercise D. Comprehensioni. Answer the following questions in a sentence or two each: 1.Who is the speaker in the poem? Ans:The poet kathleen Delicate herself is the speaker in the poem. 2.Who is alone...

Imagination

Imagination

Answer the following in two or three sentences each: 1. What do you think were the “simple things” done by the cowboy? Ans:The poet recalls how he used to enjoy playing the game of...