Matric Notes Class 9th English Book ExerciAse Chapter 5 Daffodils (Poem) Comprehension Short Question Box Questions

Matric Notes Class 9th English Book Exercise Chapter 5 Daffodils (Poem) Comprehension Short Question Box Questions

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Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions.

Q1. What is the central idea of the poem?

Ans. The central idea of the poem is that we should believe in the healing power of nature. We can forget our worries for the time being and afterwards whenever we are sad, we should recall the beautiful memories to bring us happiness and joy.

Q2. What do the daffodils represent in the poem?

Ans. Daffodils represent the feelings and passions of the poet?

Q3. What "wealth" do memories of the scene give to the poet?

Ans. The memories of the scene give internal happiness and peace of mind to the poet.

Q4. List the words that heighten the sound effect in the poem.

Ans. Words that heighten the sound effect in the poem.

1. A host
2. Dancing
3. Twinkle
4. Tossing
5. Sprightly dance
6. Sparkling waves
7. Glee
8. Jocund company
9. Wealth
10. Flash upon
11. Bliss of solitude

Q5. How has the poet heightened the impact of the poem by using the figurative language?

Ans. The poet has used similes and metaphors in this poem. These figures of speech enhance the beauty and charm of the poem. Without them, the poem could not be so magical in effect.

Box / Additional Questions

Q1. How do you compare the daffodils with the stars?

Ans. The daffodils are compared with twinkling stars of milky way as they were numerous and stretched in never ending line along the lake.

Q2. How does the poet feel in the company of daffodils?

Ans. The daffodils elates the poet and he feels exhilarated in their company. The poet becomes happy and his heart is filled with pleasure and begins to dance.

Q3. How did the poet feel before he saw the daffodils?

Ans. He felt lonely and sad. His mind was full of anxiety and he meant to find some solace from the worries of this world.

Q4. What wealth had the sight brought to the poet?

Ans. The sight of daffodils brought to the poet a wealth of pleasant recollections.

Q5. Explain the expression "jocund company", "vacant mood", and "Bliss of solitude".

Ans. i. Jocund Company: Jovial company, the pleasant sight of the beautiful flowers.

ii. Vacant Mood: When mind is free from worries and anxieties.

iii. Bliss of Solitude: Pleasure of loneliness.