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Harvest Hymn — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 8 · English

Harvest Hymn revision notes for CBSE Class 8 English: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the CBSE Class 8 English syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Poem Overview

  • The poem is written by Sarojini Naidu.
  • The poem is a hymn, so it is a song of praise.
  • The poem has distinct speaker groups: Men's Voices, Women's Voices, and All Voices.
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2. Speaker Groups and Their Addressees

  • Men's Voices speak in the first two stanzas.
  • Men's Voices praise Surya in the first stanza.
  • Men's Voices praise Varuna in the second stanza.
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3. Deities and Their Meanings in the Poem

  • Surya is addressed as the lord of the lotus, lord of the harvest, and lord of the morn.
  • Surya is called the giver of mellowing radiance.
  • Surya is praised with cymbal and flute.
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4. Language and Literary Features

  • The poem uses repeated praise words such as lord, queen, and mother.
  • The poem uses rich and respectful language.
  • The poem uses imagery from harvest, fields, fruit, rain, dewfall, and earth.

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Key Concepts

A hymn is a songThe first two stanzas are sungThe third stanza is sung byThe final stanza is sung bySurya is the giver of mellowing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Harvest Hymn for CBSE Class 8 English?
Key topics in Harvest Hymn include Poem Overview, Speaker Groups and Their Addressees, Deities and Their Meanings in the Poem, Language and Literary Features. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Harvest Hymn for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 77 practice questions on Harvest Hymn. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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