Test: Wind- Extract Based Type Questions- 1 - Class 9 MCQ

The figures of speech used in the extract are:

1. Alliteration: The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely connected words, as in "build strong homes" and "Make the heart steadfast."

2. Anaphora: The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, as seen in "Let’s build... Let’s joint... Let’s firm..."

3. Metaphor: Implicit comparison between different things, as in "Make the heart steadfast," which compares the heart to a steadfast, strong entity without using "like" or "as."

4. Personification: Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities. Although it's not explicitly clear in the given lines, the context might suggest personification in other parts of the poem.

So, the correct answer is: All of these.

• The given verse is taken from the poem 'Wind' written by Subramania Bharti.
• The poem speaks about the wind, which is symbolized as problems and difficulties faced in life, and how to remain strong during those times.

• The poet wants us to realise the true nature and power of the wind.
• He advises us to build strong homes. The doors must be closed firmly.
• Weak hearts will never succeed. Let us make our heart strong and steadfast.
• The wind god leaves strength and steadfastness.

The word from the extract that means 'proper' is steadfast.

He has compared the destructive power of wind to the difficulties of life and has stated that it affects the weak people the most.

• The poem 'Wind' is full of moral lessons.
• The poet has poured out his heart in the present poem.
• He says that people must be strong at heart because only the weak at heart are troubled by difficulties.
• Here wind symbolises difficulties that have the power to devastate life on the earth.
• But if the people are strong at heart, they face the challenges thrown out by difficulties.
• They struggle and at last, come out with flying colours.