The Laburnum Top Think it out<\/strong><\/p>\nQuestion 1.
\nWhat do you notice about the beginning and the ending of the poem? \u2018
\nAnswer:
\nThe poem begins with the laburnum tree\u2019s stillness and quietness. It ends also with silence and emptiness of the tree.<\/p>\n
Question 2.
\nTo what is the bird\u2019s movement compared? What is the basis for the comparison?
\nAnswer:
\nThe bird\u2019s movement has been compared to that of a lizard. Her movement is smooth and unexpected like a lizard\u2019s.<\/p>\n
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Question 3.
\nWhy is the image of the engine evoked by the poet?
\nAnswer:
\nThe image of the engine has been evoked to give the reader an idea of energy, movement and sound that fill the tree when the goldfinch enters. The tree vibrates with life.<\/p>\n
Question 4.
\nWhat do you like most about the poem?
\nAnswer:
\nThe poet\u2019s depiction of the goldfinch is the most charming part of the poem. She brings life to the. silent tree with her entry. The poet has created beautiful images of colour, sound and movement.<\/p>\n
Question 5.
\nWhat does the phrase \u2018her barred face identity mask\u2019 mean?
\nAnswer:
\nThe goldfinch has dark stripes on her face. The poet describes this as a mask which identifies the bird.<\/p>\n
Note Down<\/strong><\/p>\nQuestion 1.
\nthe sound words
\nAnswer:
\nchirrup, chitterings, trilling, whistle\u2014whisperings<\/p>\n
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Question 2.
\nthe movement words
\nAnswer:
\ntwitching, enters, tremor, trembles, launches away<\/p>\n
Question 3.
\nthe dominant colour in the poem.
\nAnswer:
\nyellow: yellow September sunlight, leaves yellowing, laburnum tree has yellow flowers<\/p>\n
List the following<\/strong><\/p>\nQuestion 1.
\nWords which describe \u2018sleek\u2019, \u2018alert\u2019 and \u2018abrupt\u2019.
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n
\n- sleek \u2014 flirt out<\/li>\n
- alert \u2014 startlement<\/li>\n
- abrupt \u2014 suddenness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These three words describe the movement of the bird and show how she enters the thick leaves and branches. Suddenness and startlement mean the same as above.<\/p>\n
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Question 2.
\nWords with the sound \u2018ch\u2019 as in \u2018chart\u2019 and \u2018tr\u2019 as in \u2018trembles\u2019 in the poem.
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