POETRY Poem 6 Sonnet 73 That Time of Year KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 SOLUTIONS
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POETRY Poem 6 Sonnet 73 That Time of Year KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 SOLUTIONS
II.COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS :
A.Answer the following questions briefly:
- Which of the following four seasons is the poet talking about in the first stanza?
– The poet is talking about autumn (c) in the first stanza.
– Supporting words: “yellow leaves” and “bare ruin’d choirs” suggest autumn, where leaves turn yellow and trees become bare.
- Where does the poet imagine himself to be among the four stages of man’s life (childhood, youth, old age, and death)?
– The poet imagines himself to be in the stage of old age and approaching death.
- a) What are compared to “bare ruin’d choirs” in the poem?
– In the poem, “bare ruin’d choirs” are compared to **the branches of trees with few or no leaves**.
– b) Significance: This comparison signifies the barrenness and emptiness, much like a stripped-down church left exposed.
- Through the image of late autumn in the first stanza, how does the poet convince his friend that he is approaching death?
– The poet uses the image of late autumn (yellow leaves, bare branches) to symbolize his approaching death, indicating the end of vitality and life.
- Like the stages of man’s life, a day can also be divided into four stages: morning, noon, evening, and night. Where does the poet imagine himself to be in the second stanza?
– In the second stanza, the poet imagines himself to be in the stage of evening, comparing it to twilight after sunset.
- What is referred to as “Death’s second self” in the poem?
– “Death’s second self” refers to the night, which resembles death by enveloping everything in rest and darkness.
- Identify the metaphors used by the poet to illustrate the approach of death in the poem.
– Metaphors used include yellow leaves, bare ruin’d choirs, twilight of such day, and glowing fire on ashes.
- Through the usage of twilight, the poet repeats that he is approaching the night of his life. What image does he use in the next stanza to reinforce this idea?
– In the next stanza, the poet uses the image of a dying fire that lies on its deathbed of ash, symbolizing the end of life.
- The fire image in the third stanza also parallels the stages of life (fuel, flame, ember, ash). Which stage does the poet associate himself with?
– The poet associates himself with the stage of ash, where the fire has consumed itself and only ashes remain.
- a) What lies on the ashes of its youth according to the poet?
– According to the poet, ash lies on the ashes of its youth.
– b) What does death-bed mean here?
Here, “death-bed” refers to the final stage of life, where vitality has burned out and only remnants remain.
11.What does “This” in the couplet at the end of the poem refer to?
– This in the couplet refers back to the three quatrains, summarizing the themes of aging, approaching death, and the strength of love.
- When does love become stronger according to the poet?
– Love becomes stronger when one realizes the impending loss, as depicted by the poet’s imagery of approaching death and inevitable decline.
- The poem is about the stage of life in which the poet imagines himself to be. What stage does he imagine himself to be in?
a. Comparing life to the seasons he identifies his present stage
with _________ season.
b. Comparing life to the day he identifies his present stage
with ___________ time of day.
c. Comparing life to the fire, he identifies his present stage
with ___________
ANSWER:-
– a) According to the comparison to seasons, the poet identifies his present stage with autumn.
– b) According to the comparison to the stages of a day, the poet identifies his present stage with evening.
– c) According to the comparison to fire, the poet identifies his present stage with ash, symbolizing the end of vitality and life.
B.Close Study Read the following lines of the poem carefully. Discuss in pairs and then write the answers to the questions given below them
b. Why has the “sound” disappeared?
c. Why has the poet used the word “late”?
d. Why are the branches of trees leafless?
ANSWER;.
1. Bare ruin’d choirs, where late the sweet birds sang.
a. “Bare ruin’d choirs” refer to
i) a crumbling church ii) trees empty of birds iii) both
.”Bare ruin’d choirs” refer to i) a crumbling church ii) trees empty of birds iii) both
b. Why has the “sound” disappeared?
The “sound” has disappeared because the birds have flown away or it’s the end of their singing season.
c. Why has the poet used the word “late”?
The poet uses the word “late” to suggest that not long ago, the birds were singing there
d.Why are the branches of trees leafless?
The branches of trees are leafless due to late autumn or early winter, symbolizing the end of life’s vitality.
2.This thou perceivest, which makes they love more strong, To love that well which thou must leave ere long.
a) Who is “thou” here?
“Thou” refers to the person addressed by the poet.
b) What makes love more strong?
Realizing the speaker’s aging and approaching death intensifies the lover’s affection.
c) Explain the literal meaning of the last line.
The last line means that understanding the poet’s inevitable departure increases the lover’s love and appreciation.
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
- How is the couplet a fitting conclusion to the three quatrains?
– The couplet summarizes the themes explored in the quatrains.
– It emphasizes the inevitability of aging and mortality.
– It strengthens the idea of appreciating something before losing it.
– It encourages the reader to love deeply despite knowing it will end soon.
– The couplet brings closure to the poem by reinforcing the central message of cherishing what is temporary.
2.“Bare ruin’d choirs, where late the sweet birds sang” has double images. Explain what the poet wants his friend to “behold”.
– The poet uses “bare ruin’d choirs” to depict both nature and human structures in decay.
– It symbolizes the loss of vitality and beauty over time.
– “Where late the sweet birds sang” contrasts past vitality with present desolation.
– The poet wants his friend to see the transience of life and beauty.
– It serves as a metaphor for the poet’s own aging and impending death, urging his friend to appreciate life’s fleeting nature.
IV.ACTIVITIES: Pair Work
The word “sonnet” is derived from the Italian word “sonetto” meaning “a little sound” or “a little song”. A sonnet is a poem of 14 lines with a structured rhyme scheme in which a thought about a subject is developed thoroughly.
1.When you reflect on the poem, a few vivid, concrete pictures come to your mind (like the picture of almost bare trees with just a few decaying yellow leaves hanging on their branches.) What other pictures come to your mind? List them and share them with your neighbouring pairs.
Vivid Pictures from the Poem:
– Picture of bare tree branches with few yellow leaves.
– A sunset fading into darkness in the west.
– A dying fire smoldering on ashes.
– A ruined church with leafless branches resembling choir stalls.
– Nightfall closing in after sunset.
2.Look closely at the rhyming words. You will observe a pattern. What is the pattern (rhyme scheme?)
.Rhyme Scheme:
– The rhyme scheme of Sonnet 73 is ABABCDCDEFEFGG.
– This means the last words of each line rhyme in a specific pattern throughout the poem.
– It helps in structuring the poem and giving it a musical quality, as intended by the poet.