"The Poem" by Amy Lowell uses the metaphor of a twig to convey the importance of care, love, and nurture for growth. The poem starts on a positive note, describing a small twig with a green bud at its end. The poet suggests that if you nurture.....
The Poem - New Oxford Modern English - Class 6 - English
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Back Questions - The Poem | New Oxford Modern English | Class 6 Literature | English
What is needed for the twig to become healthy and strong?
The twig needs to be planted, it needs to be watered, and it needs to be set where the sun will be above it.
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In what ways will the twig develop if it is cared for?
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Unlock now 🔓Is the closet mentioned in the poem used much? How do we know?
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Unlock now 🔓Will the twig grow in a closet?
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Unlock now 🔓What is the twig compared to in the second stanza?
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Unlock now 🔓Do you think the poet has a message (or messages) for the reader?
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Unlock now 🔓Find where these expressions are used in the poem. Read the lines a number of times and try to understand the meaning of the following. Explain the meaning in your own words.
a. it is only a little twig
b. and set it where the sun will
c. thrust hither and thither
d. recover themselves
e. clash one upon another
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Unlock now 🔓Find words of the opposite meaning in the poem.
a. large b. sharpened
c. short d. strengthen
e. below f. straight
g. few h. close
i. staleness j. still (not moving)
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Unlock now 🔓Think of suitable adjectives to go with these nouns. You may find one or two in the poem.
a. closet b. nail c. grass – blades
d. roots e. wind f. leaves
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Which of the following are complete sentences? Which are not complete? Give reasons for your answers.
a. She laughed pleasantly
b. Walking along slowly
c. The engine’s whistle
d. The large, black dog
e. Sit down
f. They played cricket on Sunday
a. She laughed pleasantly - Complete sentence. It has a subject (she) and a verb (laughed) and expresses a complete thought.
b. Walking along slowly - Not a complete sentence. It does not have a subject or a complete verb and does not express a complete thought.
c. The engine's whistle - Not a complete sentence. It does not have a subject or a verb and does not express a complete thought.
d. The large, black dog - Not a complete sentence. It does not have a subject or a verb and does not express a complete thought.
e. Sit down - Not a complete sentence. It does not have a subject and does not express a complete thought. However, it is an imperative statement.
f. They played cricket on Sunday - Complete sentence. It has a subject (they), a verb (played), and expresses a complete thought.
Underline the proper nouns in the following sentences.
a. Raghu and Shankara are going to Chennai on Tuesday.
b. They are going on the Brindavan Express, which leaves Bengaluru at two o’clock.
c. From Chennai they are going to fly to Sri Lanka on an Air India plane.
d. They will stay with their friends, Mr and Mrs Jenkins at S. Park Lane, Colombo.
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Unlock now 🔓Make a list of the common nouns in the following passage.
It was a sunny day. The children huffed and puffed as they rode up the hill on their bicycles. When they to the top they dismounted, lay their bicycles on the grass and sat on some large rocks beside the road. Far below them they could see a river winding its way past a small village. All the human figures below looked minute, like tiny toys in a make-believe land.
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Unlock now 🔓Which of the following are proper nouns? Make a list and don’t forget to put in the capital letters. (You should find fourteen.)
tiger mouse agra flower Saturday
geography Stalin sugar Pratap venus
madrid took they captain rao swim
mr Jacob fiat hair wool nile
temple allah Christianity home secretary
tennis jam united nations frog taj mahal
film
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Unlock now 🔓Try to make adjectives from these proper nouns. Remember to start the adjectives too with a capital letter.
Example: America = American
Brazil Bible Elizabeth Buddha Mars
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Unlock now 🔓First discuss the following:
It is only a little twig with a green bud at the end; but if you plant it…
What happens when you plant a little twig? All the answers are in the poem. How many ideas can you add to the ones already presented in the poem?
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Unlock now 🔓Now think about the following:
It is only an ordinary lead pencil, but if you…
Write a paragraph or two about what you might do with a pencil.
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Extra Questions - The Poem | New Oxford Modern English | Class 6 Literature | English
“It is only a little twig
With a green bud at the end;
But if you plant it,
And water it,
And set it where the sun will be above it,”
“It is only a little twig
With a green bud at the end;
But if you plant it,
And water it,
And set it where the sun will be above it,”
Q1: What does the ‘little twig’ with a ‘green bud’ symbolize in this contextual reference?
Q2: What conditions are required for the twig to prosper according to the stanza?
Q3: How does this context reflect life’s potential when given a conducive environment?
Q1: The 'little twig' with a 'green bud' symbolizes the potential of an idea or an opportunity. It is a metaphor for the nascent stages of growth or development that, with proper nourishing, can flourish and produce fruitful results.
Q2: According to the stanza, the twig needs to be planted, watered, and positioned where the sun will shine on it. These conditions, metaphorically, represent the need for effort, nurturing, and favourable circumstances for the potential opportunity to develop and thrive.
Q3: This context reflects that every life, situation or idea has inherent potential given a conducive environment. Just as a little twig, with nurturing care and appropriate conditions, can grow into a bush with many flowers, any individual or idea can reach its full potential when given the right opportunities, nurturing, and support. It cautions against neglecting or dismissing something because it seems small or unassuming at first.
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“It will grow into a tall bush
With many flowers,
And leaves which thrust hither and thither
Sparkling.”
Q1: What does the ‘tall bush’ with ‘many flowers’ represent in this reference?
Q2: What does the phrase ‘leaves which thrust hither and thither sparkling’ symbolize?
Q3: How does this context illustrate growth and transformation?
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Unlock now 🔓About the Poet - The Poem | New Oxford Modern English | Class 6 Literature | English
Amy Lowell (1874-1925) was an American poet of the imagist school, known for her vivid and strong imagery and sharp, concise language. Born into a prosperous family, Lowell was largely self-educated and dedicated herself to her passion for literature. She was an influential poet during her lifetime and frequently corresponded with other prominent literary figures of the time. Despite being criticized for her unconventional lifestyle and her controversial posthumous reputation, Lowell's work, characterized by its attention to detail, deep emotional resonance, and a marked focus on nature, remains a significant contribution to American literature.
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Themes - The Poem | New Oxford Modern English | Class 6 Literature | English
1. Nurture and Growth: One of the central themes of the poem is the idea that proper care and nurture can lead to potential growth and beauty. Lowell uses the metaphor of the budding twig that, when well taken care of – watered, planted, and.....
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1. Twig: The twig in the poem symbolizes potential and growth. With care and nurturing, it can grow into a beautiful and lively bush. In the absence......
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1. Metaphor: The entire poem is an extended metaphor that compares the life of a twig to human potential, showing how both can flourish with proper nurture and wither away with neglect.
2. Imagery: Amy Lowell's poem......
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Twig: a small, thin branch of a tree or shrub
I picked up a twig from the ground and examined its delicate leaves.
Bud: a small, undeveloped or embryonic shoot or flower on a plant
The rosebush had several buds that were about to bloom.
Thrust: push with force
He thrust the...............................
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