Practice Summary - 2.2 | 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 does the thrush symbolize in 'The Darkling Thrush'?

💡 Hint: Think about what the thrush does in a desolate landscape.

Question 2

Easy

What is used to symbolize harsh realities in 'Birches'?

💡 Hint: What causes the trees to bend?

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Question 1

What does the thrush represent in 'The Darkling Thrush'?

  • Despair
  • Hope
  • Death

💡 Hint: Consider how the bird's actions contrast with its surroundings.

Question 2

True or False: 'Birches' focuses solely on childhood memories.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the imagery used in the poem.

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Question 1

Interpret the symbol of the thrush in 'The Darkling Thrush' in the context of human experiences with despair.

💡 Hint: Consider how its song offers contrast to the surrounding desolation.

Question 2

Discuss how the metaphor of the 'bar' offers a comforting perspective on death.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the overall tone of acceptance in Tennyson's poem.

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