Comprehension I:Autumn Song

Question 1.
What does the poet compare the joy to?
Answer:
The poet compares the joy to the sunset hanging on a cloud, describing it as a moment of beauty amid sorrow.

Question 2.
How does the poet compare a cloud to sorrow?
Answer:
The poet uses the cloud as a metaphor for sorrow, suggesting that just as the sunset clings to the cloud, joy can linger in the midst of sadness.

Question 3.
What picture do you get when you read this line: “The wild wind blows”?
Answer:
The line creates a vivid image of gusty and chaotic winds carrying away fluttering leaves, symbolizing the fleeting nature of dreams and happiness.

Question 4.
What may be the dream of the poet?
Answer:
The poet’s dream may symbolize hope, happiness, or cherished memories, which have now faded away, leaving the poet feeling empty and sorrowful.

Question 5.
Why do you need a voice? Can it soothe your heart?
Answer:
A voice, especially one carried by the wind, may symbolize comfort or connection. It can soothe the poet’s heart by bringing familiarity, hope, or reassurance in moments of loneliness.

Question 6.
Why was the heart of the poet sad and alone?
Answer:
The poet’s heart is sad and alone because their dreams, like the fluttering leaves, have been lost. The poet feels a sense of emptiness and longing.

Question 7.
Does the poet go faster than dreams? If so, what does she mean to convey?
Answer:
The poet does not literally go faster than dreams but expresses a sense of disillusionment. She feels left behind as her dreams have faded away, symbolizing a feeling of loss and emotional detachment.

B. Write the summary of the poem. You can use the clues. Autumn Song

Autumn season is _______ between _______ and _______ the poet_______ that the sunset _______ cloud. It is _______ joy on _______ a sorrow _______ but _______ golden storm _______ the dreams_______ heart is alone _______ We _______ look back _______ go forward.

Answer:
Autumn season is a transition between summer and winter. The poet feels that the sunset hanging on a cloud is like joy lingering on a sorrow. The poet describes the wild wind as a golden storm carrying away the fluttering leaves, symbolizing how dreams fade away. The poet’s heart is alone and sorrowful, longing for something lost. The poem suggests that we should not look back at lost dreams but instead go forward with hope.

C. Add the rhyming words of your own to the following words. Ask your teacher for help. Autumn Song

Ex:- gold-cold
                       1. sorrow          2. hand               3. fair                    4. leaves
                       5. blow             6. wind                7. sad                   8. Voice
Answer:

1. Sorrow → Tomorrow, borrow, narrow
2. Hand → Land, sand, band
3. Fair → Care, bear, stare
4. Leaves → Sheaves, believes, grieves
5. Blow → Flow, snow, go
6. Wind → Kind, blind, behind
7. Sad → Glad, mad, bad
8. Voice → Choice, rejoice, noise

About the Poet: Sarojini Naidu