Textbook Solutions: The Ant Explorer | New Pathways Class 6: Book Solutions, Summaries & Worksheets PDF Download

Poem appreciation

1.
Ans: Three examples of alliteration from the poem are:
(a) "sugar ant"
(b) "fearful forest"
(c) "dreadful desert"

2.
Ans: Two examples of repetition from the poem are:
(a) "far away, far away, far away from home" - This repetition emphasizes the ant's strong desire to venture far from its home.
(b) "Up and down a fern frond, round and round a stone" - This repetition creates a sense of the ant's continuous and adventurous journey through various terrains.

3. 
Ans: The little explorer in the poem evokes feelings of curiosity, determination, and a sense of adventure. The ant's journey and its persistence in exploring the world around it can inspire a sense of wonder and admiration.

4. How does the poet express that the ant
(a).
Ans: was obedient by mentioning that the ant had "his ma's consent," indicating that it had followed its mother's permission.

(b).
Ans: was tiny by describing it as a "little sugar ant," highlighting its small size.

(c).
Ans: had fears by mentioning that the ant "loathed to be alone" in the gloomy gully, and it wished to be back home, indicating its fear or discomfort in unfamiliar places.

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6. 
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• Dramatic beginning: The poem starts with the ant's ambitious decision to leave home and explore the world beyond.
• First: The ant begins his journey exploring his immediate environment, going up and down a fern frond, and around a stone.
• Next: His adventure takes him through more daunting landscapes like a gloomy gully, a mountain range, and dense forest grass.
• Last: The ant encounters a vast desert, which challenges his resolve and leads to a turning point in his journey.
• Lesson learnt: The ant realizes the comfort and safety of his home after the strenuous journey and decides that he no longer wishes to roam far away.