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Read the following poem and write an appreciation on the base on the hints that follow Text bk.Page no:-77To be a successful and competent vet,An incredible number of things,(* Title," Author," Rhyme scheme,* Fevourite line, * Theme, * Figure of speech,* Why I like/dislike the poem) |
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Answer» Explanation: C) Name and explain the figures of speech- i. If the lion’s caught a cold. Ans- Alliteration – The sound of the letter ‘c’ is repeated for poetic effect. ii. If hyenas will not laugh at the keeper’s jokes. Ans- Personification – The hyenas have been given the human quality of being able to laugh. Q.II Write the appreciation of the poem ‘The Vet’ Ans - ‘The Vet’ is a poem written by ‘Guy Boas’ an English author and poet. The poem presents the problems a vet (an animal doctor) has to face in a comical manner. The rhyme SCHEME for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th and 9th stanza is abab and for 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th is aabccb. There are many figures of speech like Alliteration, Consonance, IMAGERY, Personification used in the poem. In the lines: ‘Why the parrot does NOTHING but groan’ – there is Onomatopoeia. The word ‘groan’ denotes the sound of a parrot. The central idea is to caution the youth about the hardships they would have to face if they CHOOSE to become a vet. |
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