English Poem 5. The swing ( N.B. Work)

                                                    5. The Swing

Poet’s Name: Robert Louis Stevenson

Q1 Word galaxy:-

1. pleasantest: the most enjoyable

2. wide: broad

3. countryside: land and scenery of a place away from the city

Q 2 Dictionary Activity:-

swing- a hanging seat on which to sit and swing

cattle- cows, bulls, and oxen

thing-HW

roof- HW

Q 3 Make sentences:-

1. air- We cannot see air.

2. child- The child is playing with his toys.

3. swing-HW

4. cattle-HW

Q. 4. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow.

a. "Up in . . .  countryside"

i. When can the poet see over the wall?
Ans.- When the poet goes up high in the swing, he can see over the wall.

ii. What does the poet see over the wall?

Ans.-The poet sees rivers, trees, cattle, and the countryside.

iii. Where do you think the poet lives?
Ans.-The poet likely lives in a rural area, close to nature.

iv. Give the antonym of the word ‘wide’.
Ans.- The antonym of the word ‘wide’ is ‘narrow’.

b. "Till I . . . and down!"

i. What does the poet see as his swing comes back down?

Ans.- The poet sees the green garden and the brown roof.

ii. Why does the poet use the word ‘flying’?
Ans.-  The poet uses the word ‘flying’ to describe the thrilling feeling of going up high in the swing like a bird.

iii. Identify the opposite words used in the given stanza.

Ans.- The opposite words used in the given stanza

          Up – Down

iv. Why has the poet described the garden as ‘green’?
Ans.- The poet described the garden as ‘green’ because green symbolizes freshness of life, and it reflects the natural colour of the garden.

Q 5 Answer the following questions.

a. Where do you think is the swing erected – near the river, trees and cattle or in the green garden? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans.-  The swing is likely erected in the green garden, because the poet describes looking down on the garden, roof, and countryside while swinging up.

b. The poet begins the poem with a question. Whom do you think the question is addressed to?
Ans.-  The question is addressed to the reader or listener, most likely a child.

c. Why does the poet use colour to describe the things he sees?
Ans.-  The poet uses colours like green and brown to make the scene more vivid and appealing, helping readers imagine it more clearly.

d. What do you like about playing on a swing?
Ans.- I like the feeling of flying in the air and the excitement as the swing goes higher and higher.

HOTS:-

Q 1 What might a child learn about nature from swinging high and seeing the countryside?

Answer: A child might learn to observe and appreciate the beauty of nature, like green gardens, trees, rivers, and animals, while swinging high.

Q 2 If you had to describe the feeling of swinging in one word, what would it be and why?

Answer: "Joyful" – because swinging makes you feel happy, free, and excited, just like flying in the sky.