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Silver — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · English - Book 'Kumarbharti"
What Silver covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti": 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti" · 2026-27
Topics in Silver
1
About the Poem and Poet
- Written by Walter de la Mare, a famous British poet known for his mystical and dreamlike poetry
- The poem consists of 14 lines written in rhyming couplets (pairs of rhyming lines)
- It describes a moonlit night where everything appears silver due to moonlight
2
Line-by-Line Analysis
- Lines 1-2: Moon personified as a person walking in silver shoes, setting the scene
- Lines 3-4: Moon looking around and seeing silver fruit on silver trees
- Lines 5-6: Windows catching moonbeams under silver thatch (roof)
3
Literary Devices and Techniques
- Personification: Moon 'walks' and 'peers' like a human being
- Repetition: Word 'silver' appears 15 times, creating unity and emphasis
- Alliteration: 'Slowly, silently' creates smooth, quiet sound
4
Theme and Mood
- Central Theme: Beauty and magic of moonlight transforming ordinary scenes
- Mood: Peaceful, serene, magical, and dreamy
- Atmosphere: Quiet, still night with gentle movement
Key Concepts
The moon is described asThe word 'silver' appears throughoutWhile the moon 'walks' and 'peers'The poem follows an AABB rhyme
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What are the important topics in Silver for Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti"?
Key topics in Silver include About the Poem and Poet, Line-by-Line Analysis, Literary Devices and Techniques, Theme and Mood. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Silver for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Silver. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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