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प्रश्न
Write your own response to the following question, and justify where needed:
What effect does the repetition of the word 'where' at the beginning of each line?
उत्तर
The repetition of the word 'where' at the beginning of each line gives a musical touch to the poem.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
In your notebook write down a line from the poem as proof for the following.
The poet would like everyone to work hard to reach their goal and in the long run to reach perfection.
Read the columns carefully and match the expressions with their meanings.
| No | Column A | Column B | |
| (1) | The head is held high | (a) | A fearless person |
| (2) | Narrow domestic walls | (b) | Sincerity of heart |
| (3) | Knowledge is free | (c) | A person with self-respect and proud of possessing it |
| (4) | Depth of truth | (d) | Narrow mindedness |
| (5) | Mind is without fear | (e) | Education is given to all |
| (6) | Stretches its arms | (f) | Dried up, infertile land of sands |
| (7) | Clear stream of reason | (g) | Clear thinking |
| (8) | Dead habits | (h) | Aim at perfection |
| (9) | Ever widening thought and action | (i) | Broadening the outlook and attitude |
How is the world broken into fragments?
'Where words come out from the depth of truth.' Explain in your own words.
Who is 'Thee' in the poem? What does the poet appeal to 'Thee' to do?
Answer the following question in your own words.
What qualities does the poet wish to inculcate in his countrymen?
Write your own response to the following question, and justify where needed:
What should the words we speak reflect?
Write your own response to the following question, and justify where needed:
From what darkness of night should our nation awaken?
Read the poem carefully and complete the table after the discussion in pairs. One is done for you.
|
Concepts in the poem |
Present situation |
Expected/ideal situation |
| (1) mind | mind is full of fear | fearless mind |
| (2) head | ||
| (3) knowledge | ||
| (4) words | ||
| (5) habit | ||
| (6) thought and action |
Fill in the blank:
When _______ everyone will be literate.
