Practice Message - 1.5 | πŸ“˜ ICSE Class 12 English Literature – Reverie: A Collection of ISC Poems 1. The Darkling Thrush – Thomas Hardy | ICSE Class 12 English Language & Literature
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Question 1

Easy

What does the thrush symbolize in Hardy's poem?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the contrast between the bird and the surrounding landscape.

Question 2

Easy

Name a literary device used in Frost's poem.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the poem describes the birch trees.

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Question 1

What does the thrush's song represent in Hardy's poem?

  • Despair
  • Hope
  • Death

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the natural elements in the poem relate to the speaker's feelings.

Question 2

In Frost's 'Birches', what do the bent trees symbolize?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how the speaker remembers swinging on birches.

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Question 1

Explore how Hardy’s use of the thrush song contrasts with the initial setting of his poem. Discuss its impact on the poem’s overall message.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how the mood shifts throughout the poem.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the portrayal of childhood in both Frost’s and Hardy’s poems.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Examine the imagery used to describe childhood in each poem.

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