Mowing By Robert Frost Comprehension Questions of Stanzas
Comprehension Questions of Stanzas
Stanza.1- Lines 1-6
Q. 1: What is the theme of these lines?
Ans: These lines reflect the vital relationship of the worker to the land. Importance of hardwork is given due place in these lines
Q. 2: Scythe stands for what?
Ans: Scythe stands for hardwork and simple beauty of labour. It also stands for the connection between the worker and the land.
Q. 3 Which figure of speech is used in these lines?
Ans: Personification is used in these lines. Whispering is a human quality but here sickle is whispering to the ground.
Q. 4: Write the meanings of these words:
Ans: Mowing- Cutting of grass
Scythe - Sickle
Whispering- Quiet voice
Lack- Deficiency
Stanza . 2- Lines 7-14
Q. 1: What does the poet mean by the phrase" The sweetest dream that labour knows"
Ans: This phrase stands for the satisfaction and fulfilment found in the hard work and labour.
Q. 2 Describe the natural imagery in these lines.
Ans: Description of sun, flowers and snake is natural imagery in these lines.
Q. 3: which poetic device or figure of speech is used in these lines?
Ans: Imagery is used in these lines.
Q. 4: Write the meaning of these words:
Ans: Fay- Fairy
Elf- Nymph/ Fairy
Swale- A shallow trough
Spikes- pointed nail or thorn
Scared - fright
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