Practice Introduction - 3.1 | English Literature – Reverie: A Collection of ISC Poems, The Darkling Thrush – Thomas Hardy | ICSE Class 12 English Language & Literature
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Question 1

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What themes does Hardy explore in 'The Darkling Thrush'?

💡 Hint: Think about the feelings in nature and the song of the thrush.

Question 2

Easy

What do birch trees symbolize in Frost's poem?

💡 Hint: Consider what the trees do for the speaker in the poem.

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Question 1

What does the thrush symbolize in Hardy's poem?

  • Despair
  • Hope
  • Death

💡 Hint: Think about what the bird does in the poem.

Question 2

True or False: Tennyson's 'Crossing the Bar' depicts death as a fearful experience.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the overall tone and imagery used.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Compare and contrast the themes of despair and hope in 'The Darkling Thrush' and 'Crossing the Bar'. How do these themes manifest differently in each poem?

💡 Hint: Look at the imagery and tone of each poem to support your arguments.

Question 2

Evaluate how Frost's use of nature in 'Birches' serves to emphasize his views on adulthood and childhood. Cite specific imagery.

💡 Hint: Make note of the specific descriptions Frost uses to show the effects of ice storms.

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