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ICSE · Class 8 · English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar'

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Speakers of the poemLiterary deviceRock's claimSea's claimVocabularyMeaning and inference
Card 1Speakers of the poem

Who are the two speakers in the poem?

Answer

The two speakers are The Rock and The Sea. The first two stanzas are spoken by The Rock, and the last two stanzas are spoken by The Sea.

Card 2Literary device

What is personification in this poem?

Answer

Personification is giving human voice and emotions to non-human things. Here, the Rock and the Sea speak like people, so the conflict between land and water feels strong and alive.

Card 3Rock's claim

What does the Rock claim about itself?

Answer

The Rock claims it is strong enough to face the Sea and stop its power. It says, “I am set here to limit thy power,” showing resistance and confidence.

Card 4Sea's claim

What does the Sea claim about its power?

Answer

The Sea claims that it controls the land. It says the earth is like a helpless child to it, showing that it believes its power is much greater than the Rock’s.

Card 5Vocabulary

What does the word presumptuous mean?

Answer

Presumptuous means overconfident. The Rock uses this word for the Sea to show that it thinks the Sea is being too bold and sure of itself.

Card 6Vocabulary

What does the word beguiling mean in the poem?

Answer

Beguiling means attractive and interesting, but sometimes mysterious or trying to trick you. The Rock uses this word for the Sea while also warning that beauty can hide power.

Card 7Vocabulary

What is the meaning of thou?

Answer

Thou is an old form of you. It is used in the poem because the language is old-fashioned and poetic.

Card 8Meaning and inference

What does the phrase 'I am set here to limit thy power' show?

Answer

It shows the Rock’s determination to resist the Sea. The Rock believes it has a duty to stop the Sea from crossing its path.

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Key topics in Poem: The Rock and the Sea include Main Idea of the Poem, The Rock's Speech, The Sea's Speech, Important Literary Devices. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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