Maharashtra Board Class 9 English Unit 3 Poem Silver 3.1 Solutions

Question 1. Imagine that your class has to be divided into groups or houses. Each house will have their own colour, symbol/emblem, motto, dress code, a common room with objects of their interest and suitable furniture. Think of sets of four names for the groups. Form groups and work out the (imaginary) details for each set. Some suggestions are : Neem - Colour, yellow; Symbol, the sun; Motto, 'Health is wealth'; Dress code, yellow waist belt; etc. Cane furniture, green and yellow curtains and herbariums in the common room.
Answer:

Answer: Example:
1. House name - Banyan
2. Colour - Green
3. Symbol - the Moon
4. Flower - Sunflower
5. Season - Summer
6. Metal - Copper
7. Dress Code - Scarf with 'Save the Environment' slogan on it
8. Special interests - Activities dealing with Environmental Pollution
9. Motto - Save the Environment. In simple words: This activity asks students to imagine creating houses for their class, defining unique characteristics for each like color, symbol, dress code, and common room items. The example provides one such detailed house concept to guide students in their creative group formation.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a creative activity designed to encourage imaginative thinking and teamwork rather than factual recall, so focus on developing a coherent and detailed group profile.

Question 2. Read the lines of the following poem. Guess and fill in suitable words to make the lines rhyme:
Golden Glow
Soon after dawn, rises the ;
It wakes and enlivens every ,
It scares away the long, dark ,
The shining stars go out of .
From tree to tree birds flit and
Searching for food, with a sharp
The buds that open now show their
As flowers they dance with beauty and
The hill slope wears a grassy green
The curved sparkling river, it gold
The cock then crows to give a loud
Come on! wake up, folks! One and
I, then wake up, 'Good Morning' to
Let's all look forward to a golden .
Answer: Golden Glow:
Soon after dawn, rises the sun;
It wakes and enlivens every one.
It scares away the long, dark night.
The shining stars go out of sight.
From tree to tree birds flit and fly.
Searching for food, with a sharp eye.
The buds that open now show their colour,
As flowers they dance with beauty and splendour.
The hill slope wears a grassy green dress,
The curved sparkling river, it gold possess.
The cock then crows to give a loud call,
Come on! wake up, folks! One and all.
I, then wake up, 'Good Morning' to say,
Let's all look forward to a golden day. In simple words: This task requires completing a poem by adding rhyming words at the end of each line, aiming to create a coherent and musically pleasing verse about a "Golden Glow" at dawn. The provided answer shows the completed poem with appropriate rhyming words.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to the last word of each line to find suitable rhymes and ensure the chosen words also make logical sense within the poem's context.

English Workshop:

Question 1. If you were asked to draw a detailed picture of the scene described in the poem, what objects, animals, natural features, etc. will you show in the picture? Make a list.
Answer: I would show the following in my picture : moon, trees, fruits, the night sky, a house with a thatched roof, a dog in a kennel, doves in their dovecotes, a mouse, a stream, fish and reeds. In simple words: This question asks you to list all the elements you would include in a drawing based on the poem's description, covering natural features, animals, and human-made objects to create a vivid visual representation.

🎯 Exam Tip: To score well, ensure your list is comprehensive and includes elements from across the entire poem, demonstrating a thorough understanding of its imagery.

Question 2. Write the rhyming words and rhyme scheme of the poem.
Answer: Rhyming words are : moon - shoon, sees - trees, catch - thatch, log - dog, peep - sleep, by - eye, gleam - stream. The rhyme scheme is aa, bb, cc, and so on in rhyming couplets. In simple words: The poem uses rhyming couplets where two consecutive lines rhyme, giving it an 'aa, bb, cc' rhyme scheme, as seen with pairs like 'moon' and 'shoon'.

🎯 Exam Tip: When identifying rhyme schemes, focus on the last word of each line and use letters (a, b, c, etc.) to mark matching sounds. For couplets, it's always an AABB pattern.

Question 3. Underline the word silver/silvery in the poem. In what lines does it occur? What pattern S does it show?
Ans. The word silver/silvery occurs in the second | line of every couplet. It shows a pattern of repetition for pleasing effect. (A couplet is a pair of successive lines of verse, which are usually of the same length, and rhyme.) In simple words: The words "silver" or "silvery" are found in the second line of each two-line rhyming pair (couplet) throughout the poem, creating a repeating pattern that enhances the poem's aesthetic appeal.

🎯 Exam Tip: When analyzing word patterns, note where and how frequently specific words or phrases appear, and consider their impact on the poem's rhythm, imagery, or theme.

Question 4. Can you think of a parallel scene of dawn or evening when everything is steeped in golden light?
Answer: Yes, I can think of a seaside scene, with the setting sun throwing golden light over everything. In simple words: The question asks to imagine a scene similar to the poem's silver moonlight, but bathed in golden light, and a seaside sunset is a perfect example where everything takes on a golden hue.

🎯 Exam Tip: For such creative questions, draw upon real-world observations or other literary examples to provide a vivid and relevant parallel scene.

Question 5. The same landscape appears different at different times. What message can we draw from this?
Answer: The landscape changes according to the light from the sky. In this poem, the poet makes us look at ordinary moonlight in a different way. The message we can draw from this is how, in different situations, we might perceive the same scene completely differently. In simple words: The poem shows that the appearance of a landscape transforms with different lighting, highlighting that our perception of a scene can vary greatly depending on the context or circumstances, even if the scene itself remains physically unchanged.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked for a "message" or "theme," identify the central idea the author conveys through the described observations or experiences.

Question 6. Read 'The Listeners' and 'Someone' - poems by Walter de la Mare.
Answer: This is a reading suggestion, not a question requiring a written answer. In simple words: This is an instruction to read two other poems by the same author, Walter de la Mare, likely to provide further context or examples of his poetic style.

🎯 Exam Tip: Follow reading suggestions to deepen your understanding of an author's style and themes, which can be beneficial for literary analysis.

Simple Factual Activity:

Question 1. Which of the objects, animals, etc. mentioned in the poem are at rest without any motion?
Answer:
1. The objects that are at rest without any motion : trees, casements, thatch, kennel, cote, water.
2. The animals that are at rest without any motion : dog, doves, fish. In simple words: The poem lists several static objects like trees, windows, roofs, and animal shelters, as well as resting animals such as a dog, doves, and fish, all of which are still under the moonlight.

🎯 Exam Tip: When listing items from a poem, categorize them clearly (e.g., objects, animals) to demonstrate an organized understanding of the content.

Complex Factual Activities.

Question 1. How has the harvest mouse been described?
Answer: The moonlight reflects on the eye and claws of the harvest mouse, making them look silvery. The mouse is running somewhere quickly. In simple words: The harvest mouse is depicted with its eyes and claws shining with a silvery glow from the moonlight as it moves quickly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on sensory details and descriptive adjectives used in the poem when answering questions about how something is portrayed.

Question 2. How has the poet described the scene near the stream?
Answer: The stream is gleaming with silver light. The fish in the stream are motionless and shining. There are silver reeds near the stream. In simple words: Near the stream, everything is bathed in silver light; the stream itself gleams, the fish are still and shining, and even the reeds have a silvery appearance.

🎯 Exam Tip: To describe a scene effectively, include details about the light, movement (or lack thereof), and specific elements mentioned by the poet.

Question 3. The poet has described a countryside scene. What tells you this?
Answer: The poet talks about the moonlight falling on fruits, trees, thatched houses, a dog in the kennel, doves, a harvest mouse, reeds and streams with fish. All this will be present only in the countryside and not in cities. In simple words: The presence of elements like fruits, trees, thatched houses, kennels, dovecotes, harvest mice, reeds, and fish in streams clearly indicates a rural or countryside setting, as these are typically absent in urban environments.

🎯 Exam Tip: When identifying a setting, list specific details from the text that are characteristic of that environment, providing clear evidence for your conclusion.

Activities Based On Poetic Devices.

Question 1. Explain the figure of speech 'Personification' j in the first two lines.
Answer: In these lines, the moon is personified. She is i given the human quality of walking in her silver shoes. In simple words: Personification is used here as the moon is given human actions – specifically, the ability to "walk" in "silver shoes," which typically only living beings can do.

🎯 Exam Tip: When explaining personification, clearly state the inanimate object being personified and the human quality or action attributed to it.

Question 2. Give one example of Alliteration from the poem.
Answer: By silver reeds in a silver stream.' The sound of the letter 's' is repeated. In simple words: An example of alliteration is "silver reeds in a silver stream," where the repeated 's' sound at the beginning of words creates a rhythmic effect.

🎯 Exam Tip: To identify alliteration, look for the repetition of initial consonant sounds in words that are close together within a line or phrase.

Appreciation Of Poem.

Note: The point format given in Appreciation of Poem is for easy understanding. However, it is to be written in the form of a paragraph in the examination.

Point Format(for Understanding).

1. Title: Silver
2. Poet: Walter de la Mare
3. Rhyme Scheme: aa, bb, and so on (rhyming couplets).
4. Figures of Speech: Personification. 'This way and that she peers and sees'. The moon is given the human quality of peering this way and that. The other figures of speech are Alliteration and Repetition.
5. Theme/Central idea: The poet describes the magical effects of the silvery moonlight on the countryside at night, and shows a beautiful and | peaceful scene of the countryside at night under the moonlight.

Paragraph Format:

The poem 'Silver' is written by Walter de la Mare.
The rhyme scheme is aa, bb and so on. The poem is in rhyming couplets, i.e., two lines rhyming with each other. Personification is a Figure of Speech used by the poet: 'This way and that she peers and sees'. The moon is given the human quality of peering this way and that. The other figures of speech are Alliteration and Repetition.
In this poem the poet describes the magical effects of the silvery moonlight on the countryside at night. Everything turns silver. The poem also shows a beautiful and peaceful scene of the countryside at night under the moonlight and gives a clear word picture of the different animals and objects reflecting the moonlight.