‘Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake,
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms;
And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read;
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.
i. Based on the extract, complete the following analogy:
have heard: alliteration :: .............: oxymoron.
ii. Which of these best indicates the phrase 'mid forest brake'?
A. hidden pond
B. mass of shrubs
C. canopy of trees
D. sparkling stream
iii. According to the extract, which of these bring joy to human life?
(i) shady trees
(ii) delightful drinks
(iii) fragrant flowers
(iv) changing seasons
(v) enchanting stories
A. (i) and (iii)
B. (iii) and (v)
C. (i), (iv) and (v)
D. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
iv. Complete the given sentence appropriately.
When the poet mentions 'an endless fountain of immortal drink', he refers to ________.
v. Based on the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
(1) Beautiful things are blessings from the divine.
(2) Beauty is an outcome of imagination.
A. Only (1) can be inferred from the extract.
B. Only (2) can be inferred from the extract.
C. Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract.
D. Neither (1) nor (2) can be inferred from the extract.
vi. Which of these best describes the tone of the poet in the given extract?
A. nostalgic
B. generous
C. passionate
D. contemplative
