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CBSE · Class 6 · English
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Who wrote the poem The Winner?
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The poem The Winner is written by Georgia Heard. It describes children playing ball in the evening.
What is the setting of the poem The Winner?
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The poem is set in the evening, next to a creek, in the neighbour's field. The children are playing ball there.
What game are the children playing in the poem?
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The poem describes children playing ball. The exact sport is not named, so it should be understood as a general ball game.
What does the line 'We run so fast' show?
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It shows that the children are playing with a lot of energy and excitement. The game is fast and lively.
Why is the word 'I' placed on a separate line in the poem?
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The short line makes the feeling of breathlessness stronger. It slows the reading and shows how hard the child is breathing after running.
What does 'can't even catch my breath' mean?
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It means the child is breathing heavily after running very fast. The game is so active that the child feels tired and breathless.
What happens when 'blue dark turns to black'?
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It means evening is ending and night is coming. Darkness falls, and the game has to stop.
Who wins in the poem, and why?
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Night wins because darkness ends the children's game. The poem personifies Night as the winner.
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