Practice Themes - 3.3.2 | Module 3: Flamingo - Poetry (Literature) | CBSE Grade 12 English
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3.3.2 - Themes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the term 'ashen' refer to in the poem?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the color and what it symbolizes.

Question 2

Easy

How does the poet show her fear of loss?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider her feelings during the farewell.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the poet compare her mother's face to in the poem?

  • A bright sun
  • A late winter's moon
  • A blooming flower

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how winter is associated with things fading away.

Question 2

True or False: The poem expresses a sense of hope despite the theme of aging.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the emotions conveyed in the farewell scene.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how Das's use of imagery enhances the poem's exploration of aging and loss. Provide textual evidence to support your argument.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how visual imagery impacts reader perceptions.

Question 2

Analyze the relationship between the themes of nostalgia and filial love in 'My Mother at Sixty-Six' and how they reflect the complexity of human emotions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how these themes influence the poem's emotional weight.

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