Practice Message - 2.5 | 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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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the thrush symbolize in Hardy's poem?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what the thrush does in a bleak landscape.

Question 2

Easy

Which theme is prominent in 'Birches'?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what the speaker yearns for in relation to childhood.

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Question 1

In 'The Darkling Thrush,' what does the thrush's song symbolize?

  • Despair
  • Hope
  • Indifference

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what the song contrasts with in the poem.

Question 2

True or False: In 'Birches,' the speaker prefers the reality of the ice storms over the imaginative boy swinging.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what the poem reveals about nostalgia.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the depiction of nature in the three poems and discuss how it reflects the poets' perspectives on life.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Compare how each poet’s use of natural imagery conveys their conflicted feelings.

Question 2

Discuss how literary devices in 'The Darkling Thrush' enhance its themes. Provide specific examples.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Pay attention to the impactful phrases and their meanings.

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