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ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

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Poet and backgroundThemeImagery and memorySymbolismKey quote and responseCause and effectImagery
Card 1Poet and background

Who wrote The West Wind?

Answer

The West Wind was written by John Masefield, a British poet known for poems of the sea.

Card 2Theme

What is the main feeling expressed in The West Wind?

Answer

The main feeling is nostalgia and longing for home. The speaker is moved to tears when hearing the west wind because it reminds him of his homeland.

Card 3Imagery and memory

What does the west wind remind the speaker of?

Answer

The west wind reminds the speaker of his homeland, especially the west lands, old brown hills, April, and daffodils. It carries memories of the place where he belongs.

Card 4Symbolism

What is meant by the west land in the poem?

Answer

The west land means the speaker’s homeland. It stands for a place of belonging, peace, and comfort, not just a direction on a map.

Card 5Key quote and response

What does the speaker say when he hears the west wind?

Answer

He says, “I never hear the west wind but tears are in my eyes.” This shows deep emotion and homesickness.

Card 6Cause and effect

Why does the west wind make the speaker emotional?

Answer

It comes from the west lands, the old brown hills of his homeland. Because it carries memories of home, it brings tears to his eyes.

Card 7Imagery

What images are linked with spring in the poem?

Answer

Spring is shown through April, daffodils, blossom time, white may, warm rain, wild bees, and merry spring. These images create freshness and beauty.

Card 8Imagery

What does the line about apple orchards and wine suggest?

Answer

It suggests richness, beauty, and pleasure in the west land. The countryside feels alive, fertile, and comforting.

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What are the important topics in The West Wind for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in The West Wind include Poet and Poem Overview, Summary of the Poem, Theme and Message, Imagery in the Poem. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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There are 28 flashcards for The West Wind covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise The West Wind for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 49 practice questions on The West Wind. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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