Comprehension

Read the extract and complete the activities given below:
Home again, I see him drinking weak tea,
Eating a stale chapati, reading a book.
He goes into the toilet to contemplate
Man’s estrangement from a man-made world.
Coming out he trembles at the sink,
The cold water running over his brown hands,
A few droplets cling to the greying hair on his wrists.
His sullen children have often refused to share
Jokes and secrets with him.
He will now go to sleep
Listening to the static on the radio, dreaming
Of his ancestors and grandchildren, thinking
Of nomads entering a subcontinent through a narrow pass.

Question: 1

Select and write the two statements from the given list which justify the theme of the poem:

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When identifying the theme of a poem, focus on the central emotional idea rather than surface details like routine or daily activities.
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  • The father has problems in performing daily activities.
  • The routine of the father is explained in detail.
  • Isolation from the society makes the father introvert.
  • The father is lost in his own thoughts.
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Question: 2

Complete the given points about the problems and difficulties faced by the father.
(a) Food : ________
(b) Response of the children : _______

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While completing such points, carefully identify the main problems mentioned in the extract and summarize them briefly in meaningful phrases.
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Question: 3

Write about the way you respond to your father when he comes home from his work.

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While writing a personal response, use simple language, express feelings clearly, and maintain a respectful tone.
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Question: 4

Identify and explain the figure of speech in the following line:
‘Man’s estrangement from a man-made world’

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Alliteration focuses on the repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words to create emphasis and rhythm.
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Question: 5

Compose a poem of your own in about 2 to 4 lines on the topic ‘Family’.

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While writing a short poem, focus on emotions, simple imagery, and meaningful expressions related to the topic.
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