Ten Tall Oak Trees | Questions & Answers|
A.Tick (✔) the correct answer.
1. The lesson taught by the poem is
a. we must cut oak trees
b. trees are destroyed by nature
c. oak trees are very useful to man
d. trees should not be cut.
Answer: trees should not be cut.
2. The poet's tone in the poem is one of
a.joy
b. regret
c. anger
d. boredom
Answer: Anger
1. What is man's reaction towards nature? How does the poet feel towards this?
Answer: The Unity of man and nature is important for the survival of both, but unfortunately man is being very careless and selfish. They are cutting trees to meet their day to day needs without realising what this could result into. Man is destroying the nature, its beauty and making the mother earth sad and without its natural ornaments. Poet is saddened to see this injustice. He understands the value of trees, of the healthy environment and nature, that is why he appeals to man not to destroy nature.
2. List the reasons man cut trees.
Man cuts trees for their selfish purposes like wood for ship, for furnace, for lightning, for fire wood, for keeping the barrels booming in breweries and for building houses, floors and bridges.
3. The poet repeats the phrase tall oak trees.What purpose does this serve?
Answer:
By repeating the phrase "tall oak trees" the poet wished to emphasize the needs and importance of these trees. He wants to sensitize people towards nature and preserving the nature and natural environment.
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