DM English Class

  FIRE AND ICE  Poetic Devices Rhyme:  The poem follows a simple rhyme scheme, with the first and third lines of each stanza rhyming with each other (fire/desire, twice/ice). The first three lines follow an ABA rhyme scheme, while the last five follow an AABB rhyme scheme. Symbolism:  The use of fire as a symbol is typically associated with passion, desire, and intense emotion. The speaker contrasts fire with ice, which is commonly associated with coldness, indifference, and hate. Repetition:  The repetition of the phrase “Some say” at the beginning of the first two lines of the poem creates a sense of contrast and tension between the two ideas. The two contrasting elements of fire and ice in these stanzas represent two different ways in which the world could end. Metaphor:  “Fire” and “ice” are used as metaphors for desire and hate, respectively. The use of “fire” as a metaphor for desire creates an image of intense passion and uncontrollable flames, while...

  DUST OF SNOW Q1. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree Has given my heart. (a) Name the poem and the poet. Ans.  Dust of Snow by Robert Frost   (b) What did the crow do to the hemlock tree? Ans.  The crow shook the tree as it flew off from it.   (c) What mood of the poet is conveyed here? Ans.  The poet was sad that day but later became happy.   (d) What did the crow and the hemlock symbolise? Ans.   The ‘crow’ symbolises ‘joy’ and the ‘hemlock’ tree symbolises ‘sorrow’. (e)   What is a hemlock tree? Ans.  A hemlock tree is a poisonous tree with white flowers. It stands for sorrow. The dust of snow had covered this tree. (f)  What is the subject of the poem? Ans.  The subject of the poem is a moment of unexpected beauty that changes the poet’s mood. Has given my heart   A change of mood   And saved some part...

  A LETTER TO GOD CHARACTER SKETCH   Lencho- Lencho is the main character of the story “A Letter to God”. He is a poor farmer who is the sole bread-earner of the family. He had faith in God. Lencho lived in a small house which was situated on the crest of a low hill in the valley. Throughout the morning Lencho sat in his house and waited for the rain to come. He wished for the rain or the shower for his field in which he had grown his crops but due to hailstorm his crops were destroyed. Lencho wrote the letter to God as he thought that he would be the only one to help him in his bad times. He wrote a letter addressing to God to send him hundred pesos so that he and his family can survive in such a difficult situation.   Postmaster - The postmaster was a fat and amiable fellow. He was a sensible and a compassionate human being who was amazed by the depth of faith in God that is shown by Lencho. Although at first, he was amused by Lencho’s letter to God, he b...