Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and oer-darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all.
Q. Why do we need a flowery band?
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits.
Q. Based on the poem, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
Statement 1: The earth without the beautiful things is a place full of despair and unpleasantness.
Statement 2: The ornate band created by human beings; ushers hope in their lives.
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Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits.
Q. In which of the following options can the underlined words be replaced with ‘despondence’?
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits.
Q. Pick the option that enumerates what ‘noble natures’ would include.
1. Selflessness
2. Insensitivity
3. Enthusiasm
4. Aggression
5. Meticulousness
6. Judiciousness
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms; And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.
Q. Pick the option that refers to what ‘an endless fountain of immortal drink’ suggests.
1. Inspirational deeds of great men
2. A ceaseless series of dreams
3. An infinite source of strength
4. An elixir of life for upliftment of the soul
5. An eternal source of delight
6. A boundless gift of love
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms; And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.
Q. Pick the option that uses the same literary device as the ‘mighty dead’.
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms; And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.
Q. Pick the quote that matches best with— ‘And such too is the grandeur of the dooms we have imagined for the mighty dead.’
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms; And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.
Q. Pick the option that pairs the TRUE statements based on the extract, from the list below.
1. The bushes with fragrant flowers lift the human spirit and bring joy.
2. Death is inevitable and everyone faces it no matter how powerful.
3. Immortality is achieved by man when he drinks the nectar of joy.
4. Legendary heroes and their heroic deeds instil inspiration in us.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever Its loveliness increases, it will never Pass into nothingness ; but will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Q. How does a thing of beauty remain a joy forever?
A thing of beauty is a joy forever Its loveliness increases, it will never Pass into nothingness ; but will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Q. What does bower provide us?