In this post you can get the 10th std unit – 1 poem “Life” book back question and answer.
Here we provide you Topper’s paragraph and Slow learner’s paragraph separately.
A. Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions that follows:
1. a) Whom does the word ‘me’ refer to?
Ans: The word ‘me’ refers to the poet Henry Van Dyke.
b) What kind of life does the poet want to lead?
Ans: The poet wants to lead a joyful life with a forwarding face and an unreluctant soul.
2. a) Why do you think the poet is not in a hurry?
Ans: It means that he is moving towards his goal without a hurry.
b) What should one not mourn for?
Ans: One should not mourn for the things that he or she had lost in the past.
3. a) What does the poet mean by the phrase ‘in the dim past’ ?
Ans: It refers to unhappy or unpleasant past experiences.
b) Is the poet afraid of the future?
Ans: No, the poet is not afraid of the future.
c) How can one travel on with cheer?
Ans: One can travel on with cheer by thinking of his/her memories of youth and old age.
4. a) How is the way of life?
Ans: The way of life is full of twists and turns, ups and downs. It is sometimes rough and sometimes smooth.
b) How should be the journey of life?
Ans: The journey of life should be joyful.
c) What did the poet seek as a boy?
Ans: As a boy, the poet sought new friendship, high adventure and a crown of success.
5. a) What kind of quest does the poet seek here?
Ans: The poet seeks a courageous quest.
b) What is the poet’s hope?
Ans: The poet hopes that the last turn in his life’s journey will be the best.
6. a) Rhyming word: * fear – cheer. * whole – toll.
7. a) Rhyming scheme: a b b a.
B. Paragraph:
Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.
TOPPER’S PARAGRAPH:
Poem: Life.
Author: Henry Van Dyke.
Theme: Live joyfully.
About author:
The poem ‘ LIFE ‘ written by ‘ Henry Van Dyke ‘ is a sonnet. Henry Van Dyke was an American author, poet, educator, and clergyman. The poem ‘ Life ‘ is the poet’s reflection on his own life. He tells his point of view on the more important things in life.
The poet’s wish:
The poet wants to lead an independent life with a forward face and an unreluctant soul. He neither wants to hurry to his goal nor to move away from his goal. He does not want to mourn the things that he had lost in the past. The poet does not hold back for fear of the future. The poet wants to live his life with a whole and happy heart, which cheerfully travels with him from youth to old age.
The poet’s journey:
Therefore, it does not matter to him whether his life’s path goes up or down the hill or rough or smooth. The poet will continue to seek what he wanted as a boy – new friendship, high adventure, and a crown ( fame ).
The poet’s hopes:
His heart will remain courageous and continues to pursue his desires. He hopes that every turn in his life’s journey will be the best.
My view about the poem:
This poem shows the poet’s optimistic view of life through his personal experiences. And he expects us to lead such an ideal life with confidence.
Moral: Love the life you live…
Live the life you love…
Slow Learners Paragraph (Team – B)
Poem: Life.
Author: Henry Van Dyke.
Theme: Live joyfully.
- In this poem, life is described not as an entity, but as an experience.
- The poet wants to lead a joyful life.
- He neither wants to hurry nor to move away from his goal.
- He is not worried about the past and not afraid of the future.
- Happiness gives us nourishment on this journey with a smile on our face.
- He seeks new friendships, high adventure, fame and the courage of quest.
- To always hope for a joyous future with determination and faith.
- He hopes that every turn in his life’s journey will be the best.
Moral: Live life joyfully.
Memory Poem
10th std unit 1 prose book back question and answer.
