Poem 4 Lochinvar KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 ENGLISH SOLUTIONS

 Poem 4 Lochinvar KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 ENGLISH SOLUTIONS

 

Poem 4 Lochinvar KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 ENGLISH SOLUTIONS English medium Karnataka state board,the Answers Are Prepared By Our Teachers Which Are Simple ,Pointwise,Easy To Read And Remember

Poem 4 Lochinvar KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 ENGLISH SOLUTIONS

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS :

Answer briefly the following questions.

1.Who was Lochinvar? Why did he ride to Netherby Hall?

ANSWER:-

– Lochinvar was a brave and passionate knight.

– He rode to Netherby Hall to stop Ellen’s wedding and win her back.

2. What qualities of Lochinvar are highlighted in the first stanza?

ANSWER:-

– Faithful in love.

– Dauntless in war.

– Rode alone and unarmed.

– Best rider on the Border.

3. Lochinvar rode the horse passionately to meet Ellen. What actions in lines 7 and 8 reveal his hurried movements?

– He didn’t stop for brake or stone.

– He swam the Eske river where there was no ford.

4. What qualities of the bridegroom are listed in stanza 2?

– Laggard in love.

– Dastard in war.

5. What evidence is there in stanza 3 to show that the bridegroom was a coward?

– The bridegroom said nothing when Lochinvar entered.

6. How did the bride’s father receive Lochinvar? And what did he ask him?

– He received Lochinvar with caution, hand on his sword.

– He asked if Lochinvar came in peace, for war, or to dance at the wedding.

7. What answer did Lochinvar give the bride’s father?

– He said he long wooed Ellen, but was denied.

– He claimed to have come to lead one dance and drink one cup of wine.

8. What quality of love is highlighted by Lochinvar when he says:

    a. “Love swells like the Solway, but ebbs like its tide?”

– Love is intense but can fade.

  b. Does this truly reflect Lochinvar’s love for Ellen?

– No, it does not reflect his true love.

    c. If not, why does Lochinvar tell him what is not true?

– To mislead Ellen’s father and gain his trust.

9.What other lies does Lochinvar tell Ellen’s father?

– He says there are other maidens in Scotland who would gladly marry him.

10.How did Ellen express her love towards Lochinvar?

– She kissed the goblet.

– She blushed and sighed with a smile and a tear.

11.What was the impression of the bride-maidens about the pair – Lochinvar and Ellen?

– They thought it was better for Ellen to marry Lochinvar.

12.What mixed feelings are brought out in stanza 5?

– Ellen’s mother was worried.

– Her father was angry.

– The bridegroom was embarrassed.

– The bride-maidens were pleased.

13.What clues of his plan does Lochinvar give Ellen?

– He took her hand and whispered in her ear.

– He swung her onto his horse.

14. a. What brings a smile on Ellen’s face?

– Lochinvar’s bravery and presence.

     b. Why does she shed a tear?

– The situation was emotional and she had to leave her family.

15. Pick out all the adjectives that describe Lochinvar.

– Young, faithful, dauntless, bold, gallant, brave, stately, daring.

B.Close Study : Read the following extracts carefully. Discuss in pairs and then answer the questions given below them.

1.Love swells like the Solway but ebbs like its tide.

a.What is Solway?

– The Solway is a river that separates England from Scotland.

b.Who does Lochinvar speak this line to?

– Lochinvar speaks this line to the bride’s father.

c.What is the figure of speech used here?

– The figure of speech used here is a **simile**.

d.Explain the figure of speech.

– A simile** compares two different things using “like” or “as”. In this line, love is compared to the Solway River, which swells and ebbs with the tide, suggesting that love can grow strong but also fade away.

2.Then spoke the bride’s father, his hand on his sword

(For the poor craven bridegroom, said never a word).

1.What did the bride’s father speak?

– The bride’s father asked Lochinvar if he came in peace, for war, or to dance at their bridal.

b.Why did he keep his hand on his sword?

– He kept his hand on his sword to show readiness for a possible conflict and to protect against any threat from Lochinvar.

c.Why didn’t the bridegroom say even a word?

– The bridegroom didn’t say a word because he was cowardly and afraid (described as craven).

III. PARAGRAPH WRITING:

Discuss in pairs/groups of four each the answers to the following questions. Note down the important points for each question and then develop the points into one-paragraph answers.

1. Pick out all the details from the poem which help Lochinvar to hide his real intentions.

ANSWER:-

– Lochinvar comes alone and unarmed.

– He speaks to Ellen’s father calmly, asking if he is there for peace or war.

– Lochinvar claims he wants to lead just one dance and drink one cup of wine.

– He mentions there are more beautiful maidens in Scotland, suggesting he is not there to take Ellen away.

2. How did Lochinvar finally win Ellen for himself?

ANSWER:-

– Lochinvar arrives at the wedding unarmed and alone.

– He dances with Ellen, charming her with his courage and grace.

– He speaks to Ellen softly, convincing her of his love.

– When the dance ends, he quickly swings her onto his horse.

– They escape together, outpacing those who try to chase them.

3. “Only the brave deserve the fair.” Justify the statement with reference to the poem.

ANSWER:-

– Lochinvar is described as dauntless in war and faithful in love.

– Despite obstacles like the river and the danger at Netherby Hall, he presses on.

– His bravery wins over Ellen, who is impressed by his courage.

– The other men, including Ellen’s craven bridegroom, lack the bravery Lochinvar shows.

– His bold actions and fearless pursuit of love prove that his bravery makes him worthy of Ellen’s love.

IV.ACTIVITIES : Discuss in pairs the following finer points of the poem and answer the questions.

1. Pick out all the words, groups of words and lines repeated in the poem.

ANSWER:-

– “He rode all unarm’d and he rode all alone.”

– “So faithful in love, and so dauntless in war,”

– “There never was knight like the young Lochinvar.”

– “So daring in love, and so dauntless in war,”

– “Have ye e’er heard of gallant like young Lochinvar?”

2. Choose any two such lines and share your analysis with your partner.

ANSWER:-

Line 1: “So faithful in love, and so dauntless in war,”

– Structure: The line is divided into two parts, each with four words.

– Repetition: The word “so” is repeated at the start of each part.

– Adjectives: “faithful” and “dauntless” describe Lochinvar’s qualities.

– Prepositions: The word “in” links the adjectives to the nouns.

– Nouns: “love” and “war” are central themes of Lochinvar’s character.

– Syllables: Each part has five syllables, creating a balanced rhythm.

Line 2: “So stately his form, and so lovely her face,”

– Structure**: Similar to the first line, this line is also divided into two parts.

– Repetition: The word “so” is repeated at the start of each part.

– Adjectives: “stately” and “lovely” describe Lochinvar’s form and Ellen’s face.

– Prepositions: The word “his” and “her” indicate possession.

-Nouns: “form” and “face” highlight the physical attributes of the characters.

– Syllables: Each part has five syllables, maintaining the poem’s rhythmic quality.

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