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Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · English - Book 'Kumarbharti"
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Who is the author of 'The Road Not Taken'?
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Robert Frost, a famous American poet who lived from 1874 to 1963. He is known for his poems about rural life and nature.
What does 'diverged' mean in the context of the poem?
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Diverged means to separate and go in different directions. In the poem, it refers to two roads that split apart in the forest.
What does 'wanted wear' mean in the second stanza?
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'Wanted wear' means needed to be used or traveled upon. The poet chose the road that seemed less traveled and needed more footsteps.
Why does the poet feel sorry at the beginning of the poem?
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The poet feels sorry because he cannot travel both roads. As one traveler, he must choose only one path and will miss the experience of the other road.
Did the poet choose the road quickly? Support your answer.
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No, the poet did not choose quickly. He 'long I stood' and looked down one road 'as far as I could' before making his decision, showing he took time to think carefully.
Was one road actually better than the other? Explain.
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No, both roads were equally good. The poet says they were 'just as fair' and 'worn them really about the same'. The difference was mainly in the poet's perception.
What is the setting described in the first stanza?
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The setting is a 'yellow wood' (autumn forest) where two roads diverge. The poet stands at this junction trying to see where each path leads.
What literary device is used in 'Two roads diverged in a yellow wood'?
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Metaphor - The roads represent life choices or different paths we can take in life. The physical roads symbolize the choices we face.
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