Time Allowed: 21\/2<\/sup>\u00a0hours<\/span> General Instructions to Candidates:<\/span><\/p>\n Question 1. Question 2. Notice<\/p>\n All students of Plus Two ………… (ask) to return the library books on or before 28th February. Those who fail to return books …………. (not give) admit cards for the Final Examination. (2) (Q. 3 to 5): Read the following excerpt from the story, \u201cThe Serang of Ranaganji” and answer the following questions.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe huntress from Cheltenham swung round, bent her wit, her fascinations upon me. Where did you keep him during the entire voyage. Doctor dear? In a special cage?\u201d<\/p>\n Question 3. Question 4. Question 5. Question 6. Question 7. Question 8. But you support Max Beerbohm who objects walking for walking\u2019s sake. What arguments would you raise to contradict those who support walking? Write three points which explains why you hate walking. (3) Question 9. Question 10. Answer: In 1900 he graduated from ETH. In 1905 he published 5 ground breaking papers. It was a miraculous year for him as he introduced the theory of relativity and the concept E=Mc2<\/sup><\/span>. In 1912, he returned to Zurich as a Professor of Theoretical Physics at ETH. In 1915 he thoroughly explained his General Theory of Relativity. He worked very hard, sometimes so hard that it was injurious to his health.<\/p>\n In 1917 he collapsed from overwork and exhaustion and became seriously ill. In 1921 Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics. On 18 April 1955, he died of a heart attack. Einstein was the greatest scientist the 20th<\/sup><\/span> century.<\/p>\n Question 11. Until quite recently differently-abled persons were called disabled or handicapped persons. The term disabled or handicapped is not at all suitable for people with mental or physical conditions which are different from ours. They are differently abled because they possess a unique set of abilities and perspectives. Everybody has ability and everybody matters. It is all about acknowledging it. \u2018Differently abled\u2019 doesn\u2019t hide the fact that your loved one has been diagnosed with a condition, but we continue to empower them despite their condition.<\/p>\n Often times, differently abled people see what we can\u2019t, hear what we can\u2019t and think what we can\u2019t. This makes their ability different – not inferior, not superior – just different. The term differently abled recognises talent and value in everybody and treats them equally. While mental conditions like autism can affect certain everyday functions, it need not stop them from enjoying a fulfilling, enriched and loved life.<\/p>\n Many differently people are known to flourish and rejoice in life with the right opportunity, support and love. Let us remember the great differently-abled persons like of Helen Keller and Stephen Hawking. Vaikom Vijayalaksmi, a Malayalam playback singer, is a good example of a highly successful differently-abled person. She is blind.<\/p>\n When we say \u2018differently-abled\u2019 people we simply mean to say that they do not have enough adaptive and cognitive skills as the normal people. They often fail to follow group instructions. Therefore they need greater attention and individual care. This attention and care can\u2019t be given to them in a main-stream school.<\/p>\n They need to be taught in special schools. They also need the support of allied health professionals for their proper development. So instead of feeling sorry for them, let us do what we can to make them contribute to their own welfare and also the welfare of the society.<\/p>\n Question 12. It soon began to sink and people knew it was sinking. Captain Smith was the commander. He was brave. Not even for one moment he thought of saving his life. He stood on the bridge and told his crew that they were British and they should remember their country and should do their duty. They decided to send the women and children in the lifeboats. The crew had no hope of saving themselves.<\/p>\n The Titanic sank from sight, and the band played \u201cNearer my God to Thee\u201d. There was never a scene grander or more tragic than this. The ship was sinking and the band was playing. All credit goes to Smith, the crew and the men of Titanic. They showed such courage and nobility during the great tragedy.<\/p>\n Question 13. Jovis does not want to frighten his happy, quiet passengers. If the passengers come to know there is a storm, they will panic and there can be confusion aboard the balloon. So the captain does the right thing to pretend as if nothing serious is happening. Jovis also shows his coolheaded thinking while landing.<\/p>\n It was not an easy job but he manages the things so well that the landing is safe in spite of the dangers around. This shows how efficient Jovis is. I think the greatest quality of Jovis is his cool-headedness, his ability to be calm and composed amidst even great risks.<\/p>\n (Q. 14 to 16): Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.<\/span><\/p>\n There is a famous expression in English: \u201cStop the world. I want to get off!\u201d This expression refers to a feeling of panic, or stress. \u2018Stress\u2019 means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modem life.<\/p>\n There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart, the respiratory system and the stomach. Emotions are also easily affected by stress. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous, Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Addictions often develop as a result of one\u2019s efforts to relieve stress.<\/p>\n It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Uptreated, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds.<\/p>\n Question 14. Question 15. Question 16. Question 17. Importance of Sleep<\/p>\n William Wordsworth is quite right in saying that without sleep the morning\u2019s wealth is nothing. Sleep, according to him, is the mother of fresh thoughts and joyous health.<\/p>\n Research has shown that people don\u2019t get enough sleep at night and go to school or work, tired. Some experts believe the cause is biological. Others believe that people stay up causing lack of enough sleep. Adults need 8 hours of sleep, teenagers need a bit more.<\/p>\n So why aren\u2019t people getting enough sleep? For one thing, they are staying up late. A variety of things can contribute to this night-owl tendency among people, including social life, caffeinated or alcoholic drinks, electronic media such as computers, TVs and mobile phones. Other factors include procrastinating on work, and even depression.<\/p>\n Lack of sleep affects people\u2019s ability to function normally. A recent study showed that \u201csleep deprivation can affect mood, performance, attention, learning, behaviour and biological functions.\u201d Too little sleep may contribute to mood swings and behavioural problems. And sleepy persons who get behind the wheel may cause serious \u2014 even deadly \u2014 accidents.<\/p>\n To get proper sleep we can do the following: regular bed time, cutting out late night phone calls, avoiding arguments before sleep, not going to bed with full stomachs, not taking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks prior to sleeping, and filling the mind with refreshing, pleasant and reassuring thoughts.<\/p>\n Question 18. Question 19. Certain highlights of the flood affected Kuttanad, sent by a reporter, are given below. Imagine that you are a journalist in the bureau. Develop the highlights into a news report to be published in your newspaper. (6) TERRORIST ATTACK ON PARIS<\/p>\n A terrorist attack was carried out in the city of Paris. The terrorists wanted to destroy the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. It was a kind of serial attack at 6 places. 128 people are reported dead and many are injured. The blasts did lot of damage to shops and properties. Fortunately, nothing happened to the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre. Police and the fire force are in hectic activity rushing the victims to hospitals and clearing the debris.<\/p>\n Different NGOs are also participating in the rescue operations. An Organization called \u201cAnti-Imperialist Group\u201d claimed the responsibility for the blasts. The mastermind behind the blast has been identified. Intelligence reports suggest that there will be further attacks of this kind. Citizens are warned to watch out for suspicious looking characters. They are asked not to touch any packet lying unattended and call the police if they see anything suspicious.<\/p>\n OR<\/p>\n b)<\/p>\n FLOODS RAVAGE KUTTANAD<\/p>\n It was terribly hot in the month of May in Kerala and people were complaining about the lack of rain. People were even praying for rains. And rains came with a vengeance! This year the Monsoon has been terrible flooding the places as never before. Kerala\u2019s Rice Bowl, Kuttanad, is hit by huge floods.<\/p>\n The nonstop rains have made the fields look like a sea. Two persons have already died and more than 2000 hectares of land are underwater, destroying nearly 50% of the crops in the area. Roads have been washed away and the sewage system and drainage are overflowing with waste from toilets. Electricity has been cut off and there is no drinking water. People are panicky and they are worried about the possible outbreak of contagious diseases. Many have lost their homes and have taken refuge in the local schools and churches. Rescue work is in progress.<\/p>\n The Chief Minister is visiting the area and is overseeing the assistance given to the flood victims. The Kerala Government is requesting aid from the Centre to overcome the immediate financial crisis. Indian Agriculture is said to be a gamble on monsoons. The floods are proving the veracity of this statement.<\/p>\n Question 20. Religious tolerance very essential for national integration. Ours is a nation of diversities. Nehru, our First Prime Minister, always boasted about our unity in diversity. In India we have all kinds of religions. We have Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Jews and Zoroastrians. So if we are to progress we have to work like the children of the same mother by being tolerant of the religions of others.<\/p>\n It would be good to remember that \u201cOne man\u2019s religion is another man\u2019s madness\u201d and \u201cOne man\u2019s meat is another man\u2019s poison.\u201d We should not expect everybody to believe in what we believe, and eat and drink what we eat and drink.The main reason for national disintegration is intolerance. The situation of intolerance may occur because of economically depressed and politically charged situation among the people of different groups.<\/p>\n In such situation, people find it hard to tolerate those different from themselves. It harms everyone badly and most importantly the nation. The country where intolerance exists may be the home of discrimination, repression, dehumanization, and violence.<\/p>\n Intolerance is the lack separation of unity which creates the condition of dislike, refusal and quarrel among the people of various groups. Tolerance appreciates unity in diversity and develops understanding to live in a peaceful manner. Tolerance is the ability which develops positive attitude in the people\u2019s mind towards those with different religions, practices, opinions, nationality, customs, etc.<\/p>\n Intolerance is the condition of failure which motivates people to dislike the practices, opinions and beliefs of people related to another group. For example, a high degree of intolerance exists between the Israeli Jews and the Palestinians. Intolerance gives rise to the inter-group violence in the society.lt was intolerance that caused the Partition of India into two – Pakistan and India.<\/p>\n If the people of I ndia do not learn to live in harmony and cooperation, tolerating one another\u2019s creed, there will still be troubles and again we may face problems that we faced in 1947. Let that not happen. We are all children of the same God and we should live like brethren. No religion teaches violence. Tolerance should be out watchword.<\/p>\n OR<\/p>\n INCREASING DRUG ABUSE – A MENACE OF THE DAY<\/p>\n In the India of Gandhiji\u2019s dreams, there is no curse of intoxicating drinks and drugs. But unfortunately, in present day India there are many people who abuse alcohol and drugs. This essay concentrates on the issue of drug abuse and its increase in our society as it has become a major menace threatening our well-being. Drug abuse has both mental and physical impacts.<\/p>\n The drug addict experiences sensory deprivation. He has a general feeling of physical discomfort, and there are personality changes in him. The addict feels depressed. He fails to respond either to his environment or to other people. His mental disturbance can be like paranoia. The addict knows he has a problem. But he does not know the source of his problem, and he looks for its cause everywhere except in himself. He looks upon external objects with suspicion, Anything outside scares him and he withdraws further and further into himself. There are also drug-related physical disorders.<\/p>\n Dirty needles and solutions used for injecting drugs can cause abscesses in the arms and veins. They can cause liver disease, venereal disease and infection of the kidneys and brain. Sniffing cocaine and amphetamines can damage the tissues of the nose. Marijuana and tobacco smoking can cause lung diseases. Babies of women addicted to opiates are likely to be born addicted and to suffer from withdrawal symptoms. Cocaine and amphetamines cause hair fall. Marijuana can damage cells.<\/p>\n A drug addict can easily get pneumonia, tuberculosis, malnutrition and weight loss. An overdose of any sensual drug can cause respiratory or cardiac failure and instant death. It is a pity that drug addiction is more among the youths. Even school going children are addicts! I believe peer influence is the main reason for the growing drug addiction among teenagers and adolescents.<\/p>\n Question 21. Be confident. Don\u2019t be nervous. Be optimistic. Be cool, calm and composed. Fear will not help you. It will only make you forget what you already know. You have been reading your lessons regularly and doing the assignments. The teachers have been testing your knowledge every now and then. You already know what types of questions are coming in the examination and the time you have to answer them. So read the instructions and questions carefully and make a plan to answer them in the most appropriate manner.<\/p>\n You have read the story \u2018His First Flight\u2019 by Liam O\u2019Flaherty. The seagull was reluctant to take his first flight. But goaded by his mother, he takes his flight and then he finds it is smooth and he experiences no problem. In a similar fashion, you go courageously and confidently to take your examination and everything is going to be fine. Keep your mind happy with encouraging thoughts. Be optimistic. You are not the first or the only one going to write this examination.<\/p>\n Life is full of examinations. The people who face them with confidence and courage will succeed in life. You don\u2019t have to compare yourself with others. Kalam has told you to be unique, you to be you. You know you have done your best during the preparation time. Now you simply have to do your best as you write the examination without being unduly worried about the result. Do your best and leave the rest to God.<\/p>\n I wish you all resounding success in the forthcoming examinations!<\/p>\n Question 22. Azure and Gold<\/p>\n by Amy Lowell<\/p>\n April had covered the hills Across a deep-sunken stream The air was of rose and gold Blue-birds so blue, \u2018t was a dream, Such a colour, such infinite light! Centre Stone of the earth\u2019s diadem! The theme of the poem is well expressed and supported with alliteration, rhymes and imagery. The poet is describing April. It has covered the hill with yellow and red flowers. There is snow. Across a deep stream, we can see the pink of the flowering trees. We can see bees fluttering from flower to flower on a windless day. There is the beautiful melody of the birds singing coming from the leaves.<\/p>\n The birds cannot be seen but they can be heard. The blue birds were bluer than the sea. All beautiful colours were mingling exquisitely. The place looked the centre stone of the world like a diadem shining on a crown. In such beauty all sorrow and pain vanish and it is joy and happiness everywhere.<\/p>\n There are many examples of alliteration in the poem: Blue-birds so blue\u201d and \u201cmade music more eager\u201d. The imagery is superb. Imagery depicting the \u201cAzure and Gold\u201d, appealing strongly to visual senses. \u201cSuch a colour, such infinite light! The heart of a fabulous gem\u201d gives a fine picture.<\/p>\n Another picture is seen in \u201cApril had covered the hills\/with flickering yellows and reds\u201d. The poem has a fine rhythm and it has rhyme. The rhyming scheme in the first stanza is abcb.<\/p>\n Kerala Plus One English Previous Year Question Paper March 2017 with Answers Board SCERT Class Plus One Subject English Category Plus One Previous Year Question Papers Time Allowed: 21\/2\u00a0hours Cool off time: 15 Minutes Maximum Marks: 80 General Instructions to Candidates: There is a \u2018Cool off time\u2019 of 15 minutes in addition to the writing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[42728],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nCool off time: 15 Minutes<\/span>
\nMaximum Marks: 80<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n\u201cThere were white wires hanging down from their ears or tucked into pockets, purses or jackets. The eyes were a little vacant. Each was in his or her own musical world…\u201d
\nLooking at the i-Pod people, Andrew Sullivan commented like this in his essay, \u2018Is Society Dead\u2019. You would like to post a similar comment in your social networking site. Draft the comment about the new generation, who has become addicts of mobile phones and such gadgets. (2)
\nAnswer:
\nYou see them talking to themselves, making gestures, smiling, shaking their heads or nodding even as they walk on the roads. You may think they are crazy people but on close examination you find that they have a mobile phone in their hands and they are talking to someone. They are so immersed in the talk that they don\u2019t even seem to notice what is happening around them.<\/p>\n
\nRead the following notice. Certain words are left blank. Complete the notice by supplying the correct form of the verbs given in brackets.<\/p>\n
\nAnswer:
\nare asked, will not be given<\/p>\n
\nWho is referred to as \u2018huntress\u2019 here? (1)
\nAnswer:
\nJope-Smith<\/p>\n
\nWho does she speak about in the passage? (1)
\nAnswer:
\nHassan\/The serang<\/p>\n
\nWhat do you learn about the lady\u2019s character from this comment? (2)
\nAnswer:
\nShe was very wise and very beautiful. She looked like a huntress seeking a prey.<\/p>\n
\nOn seeing his friends Ivan and Bourkin, Aliokin made the following comments. Report the dialogue.
\nYou cannot imagine how glad I am to see you, gentlemen\u2019, said Aliokin, coming after them into the hall. \u2018Pelagueya\u2019, he said to the maid, \u2018give my friends a change of clothes\u2019. Then, walking to the bathing shed he asked, \u2018wouldn\u2019t you like to come to the bathing shed?\u2019 (3)
\nAnswer:
\nComing after Ivan and Bourkin into the hall, Aliokin told them that they could not imagine how glad he was to see them. He then told Pelagueya, the maid, to give his friends a change of clothes. Then walking to the bathing shed, he asked them whether they wouldn\u2019t like to go to the bathing shed.<\/p>\n
\nBring out the message of the lines from the poem, \u2018If by Rudyard Kipling\u2019.
\n\u201cIf you can bear to hear the truth you\u2019ve spoken
\nTwisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
\nOr watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
\nAnd stoop to build them up with worn-out tools
\n…. you\u2019ll be a Man, my son!\u201d (3)
\nAnswer:
\nIf you can tolerate the truth you have spoken twisted by some smart guys to make a trap for fools or watch the things which you built with hard work broken and still you try to build them up again, using old and worn-out tools, my son, you will be a real Man. In other words, don’t be daunted by the misinterpretations people give to your words and the ruin they cause to the things you have built up.<\/p>\n
\nMost people believe that walking is a good physical exercise. They raise the following arguments to substantiate their view.<\/p>\n\n
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n\n
\nChoose appropriate words form the box to complete the captain\u2019s briefing of a balloon journey.
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\na) ………. briefing a balloon journey which they were just about to start, the pilot said, \u2018there are no seats, forget seat belts, no emergency exits, no engines, no life jackets or oxygen masks; only a landing stance that one must take when told to do so. The destination is unknown,
\nb) ……….. an open field with no obstructions, some where on the outskirts of the town.
\nc) ……….. the take off is smooth and (d) …………you know it, you are floating in the air, rising steadily\u2019. (4)
\nAnswer:
\na) While
\nb) Probably
\nc) After
\nd) although<\/p>\n
\nHere is a time line of Albert Einstein\u2019s life. Go through it carefully and prepare his short profile.<\/p>\n\n
\nAlbert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany, in 1879. His father was Hermann Einstein and his mother was Pauline. In 1895, he joined the High School. The following year he graduated from High School and then enrolled himself at the ETH, the Federal Polytechnic School at Zurich.<\/p>\n
\nGreta, in the story, \u2018Conceptual Fruit\u2019, reminds us that everything we do every therapy, encouraging word, smile or care will make a difference in the life of differently abled children. What type of schooling, do you think, is good for such children-maintstream schools or special schools? Imagine that you want to communicate your views about this to the public. Draft an e-mail to the editor of a leading newspaper.
\n(Hints: Not enough adaptive and cognitive skills – fails to follow group instructions – requires greater attention and individual care – need support from allied health professionals) (4)
\nAnswer:
\nhindustantimes@hotmail.com
\nSub: Special Schools for Differently-Abled Children<\/p>\n
\nThe passengers on board the ship, Titanic, were really moved by the heroism of the crew, who were duty-bound even at the face of death. Narrate the tragic end of the Titanic, from the point of view of one of the passengers who got escaped the wreck. (4)
\nAnswer:
\nWe started our voyage in the Titanic from Southampton. The ship was a sea dream. She was the largest and the grandest of all the ships made until then. There were thousands of passengers on the ship. They felt very secure and happy. But suddenly a huge iceberg appeared and it collided with the shipwrecking it.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThen Jovis nudges me; he fears to frighten his happy, quiet passengers, for he knows full well that a storm is pursuing us\u201d, says Maupassant. Here we see the trait of an ideal leader in the captain. What other traits of the captain, as a good team leader, do you find in the story, The Trip of Le Horla\u201d? Sketch the character of captain Jovis in about sixty words. (4)
\nAnswer:
\nCaptain Jovis is a good example of an efficient and cool-headed captain. Any captain of such an adventurous trip has to be calm, composed and coolheaded. Even when the writer tells Jovis that the balloon is in the midst of a roaring wind, Jovis nudges him to keep quiet.<\/p>\n
\nWhich one of the following is NOT a common problem caused by stress?\u00a0(1)
\na) Physical problems
\nb) Mental problems
\nc) Anecdotal problems
\nd) Emotional problems
\nAnswer:
\nc) Anecdotal problems<\/p>\n
\nChoose the best answer to explain how alcoholism is caused by stress.\u00a0\u00a0(1)
\na) Alcohol is used to relieve stress
\nb) Alcohol is popular
\nc) Alcohol is a chemical
\nd) Alcohol is similar to medicine
\nAnswer:
\na) Alcohol is used to relieve stress<\/p>\n
\nWhy is it said that one should reduce stress and rest for sometime? (3)
\nAnswer:
\nOne should reduce stress and rest for sometime because:<\/p>\n\n
\nWordsworth\u2019s poem \u201cTo Sleep\u2019tells us how important it is to have a sound sleep in order to remain mentally and physically fit. But we know that getting a good night\u2019s sleep requires more than crawling into bed and closing your eyes. Write a short article on \u2018Sleep\u2019, in about seventy-five words, for your school magazine. (4)
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n
\nMr. Gupta, in the story, \u2018The Price of Flowers\u2019 attracts everybody\u2019s attention. Imagine that he visits your town for an official meeting of the civil service officers. He has consented to give you an appointment to interview him. Prepare five questions you would like to ask him. (5)
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n\n
\nCertain highlights of a terrorist attack, sent by a reporter from aborad, are given below. Imagine that you are a journalist in the bureau. Develop the highlights into a news report to be published in your newspaper.
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\nOR
\nNatural Disasters usually creates havoc and misery. This year monsoon turns out be a bad omen for the poor residents of Kuttanad.<\/p>\n
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\nAnswer:
\na)<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI shall work for an India in which … all communities shall live in perfect harmony. This is the India of my dreams\u2019, says Mahatma Gandhi. How far has his dream been realized? Keeping in mind the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s dreams in the present scenario, prepare an essay on the topic \u2018Importance of religious tolerance in national integration\u2019.
\nOR
\n\u201cI shall work for an India in which … there can be no room for the curse of intoxicating drinks and drugs. This is the India of my dreams\u201d, says Mahatma Gandhi. How far has his dream been realized? Keeping in mind the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s dreams in the present scenario, prepare an essay on the topic \u2018Increasing drug abuse-a menace of the day\u2019. (6)
\nAnswer:
\nImportance of Religious Tolerance in National Integration<\/p>\n
\nThe literary club of your school has decided to celebrate Dr. Kalam\u2019s birthday as World Students\u2019 Day. In connection with the celebrations, the club is conducting an oratory training programme for higher secondary students to develop their skill and eloquence in public speaking. You, being the secretary of the club, are asked to deliver a speech to motivate them. Draft the script of the speech you would like to deliver there in the light of your reading of the story, ‘His First Flight\u2019. (8)
\nAnswer:
\nMy dear students,
\nYou are soon going to appear for your+1 Examination which is considered to be a big turning point in your life. Some students get panicky before the examination and spoil their chances to do well. There is no need to fear. The examinations are simply to test your understanding of the things that you have been taught in the class. Millions of students before you have taken this kind of examination. So this is nothing new or terrifying.<\/p>\n
\nRead the poem Azure and Gold by Amy Lowell and prepare a note of appreciation.<\/p>\n
\nWith flickering yellows and reds,
\nThe sparkle and coolness of snow
\nWas blown from the mountain beds.<\/p>\n
\nThe pink of blossoming trees,
\nAnd from windless apple blooms
\nThe humming of many bees.<\/p>\n
\nArabesqued with the song of birds
\nWho, swinging unseen under leaves,
\nMade music more eager than words.<\/p>\n
\nAn impossible, unconceived hue,
\nThe high sky of summer dropped down
\nSome rapturous ocean to woo<\/p>\n
\nThe heat of a fabulous gem,
\nMany-faceted, brilliant and rare.<\/p>\n
\nCentre Stone of the Crown of the World,
\n\u201cSincerity\u201d graved on your youth!
\nAnd your eyes hold the blue-bird flash,
\nThe sapphire shaft, which is truth.
\n(azure = bright blue colour; flicker = shine; arabesque = dancing posture; hue = colour; rapturous = joyous; woo = try to gain a woman\u2019s love; diadem = jeweled crown) (8)
\nAnswer:
\nAzure and Gold
\nThis is an exquisite poem by Amy Lowell. It effectively displays the theme of beautiful nature. Lowell compares nature to \u201cThe heart of a fabulous gem\u201d which is brilliant and colourful, giving the reader great visuals with words. Excellent use of words to create images and soft rhymes in the poem efficiently appeal to our eyes and ears.<\/p>\nPlus One English Previous Year Question Papers and Answers<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"