"The Send-Off" is a poignant poem set against the backdrop of World War I, which captures the mixed emotions and ironic circumstances surrounding the departure of young soldiers as they leave for the frontline. The poet paints a vivid picture of the scene, delving into ...........................
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Down the close, darkening lanes they sang their way
a. Who does they refer to?
b. Where were they going?
c. What mood do the words close and darkening create?
a. "They" refers to a group of soldiers.
b. They were going to fight in the war.
c. The words "close" and "darkening" create a mood of confinement and growing darkness, respectively. This creates a sense of unease and doubt, and contrasts with the cheerfulness of the soldiers as they sing their way to their destination. These words may also suggest that the journey they are embarking on is not a happy one, and that danger may lie ahead.
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So secretly, like wrongs hushed-up, they went.
a. What does wrongs hushed-up mean?
b. Why does the poet say they went secretly?
c. Did they actually go secretly? Support your answer with lines from the text.
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Unlock now 🔓A few, a few, too few for drums and yells.
a. Who do a few, too few refer to?
b. What does the poet mean by drums and yells?
c. Explain this line in the context of the poem.
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Unlock now 🔓How does the poet create a sense of foreboding in this poem? Support your answer with examples from the poem.
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Unlock now 🔓In this poem, the poet creates a sense of apathy towards the fate of the soldiers. Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
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Unlock now 🔓In this poem, the poet describes the devastating effect of war, without actually referring to war directly. Find words and phrases from the poem that refer to it.
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Unlock now 🔓Do you think wars between nations can ever benefit individuals? Give reasons for your answer.
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Unlock now 🔓Back Exercises - The Send Off | My English Folder Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
Underline the oxymorons in the following lines.
Why, then, O brawling love! O loving hate!
O any thing, of nothing first create!
O heavery lightness! Serious vanity!
Mis-shapen chaos of well-seeming forms!
Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health!
Still-waking sleep, that is not what it is!
Why, then, O brawling love! O loving hate!
O any thing, of nothing first create!
O heavy lightness! Serious vanity!
Mis-shapen chaos of well-seeming forms!
Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health!
Still-waking sleep, that is not what it is!
Come up with five oxymorons of your own using the following words. Then, make sentences with them.
1. Happy
2. Storm
3. Bliss
4. Peace
5. Fire
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Unlock now 🔓Underline the examples of personification in the lines given below.
1. The stars cried at the sight of their pain.
2. ‘Ah, William, we’re weary of weather,’
said the sunflowers, shining with dew.
3. By this the storm grew loud apace,
The water-wrath was shrieking;
And in the scowl of heaven each face
Grew dark as they were speaking
4. When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils....
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance,
5. It was the early afternoon of a sunshiny day with little winds playing hide-and-seek in it.
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Unlock now 🔓Make sentences by personifying the following things.
1. A clock
2. A train
3. A table
4. The moon
5. A River
6. Clouds
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Unlock now 🔓About the Author - The Send Off | My English Folder Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
Wilfred Owen (1893 -1918) is one of the best-known war poets in English. He became interested in poetry at the age of 17, Soon after, he joined as a soldier in World War I. In 1916, he had several traumatic experiences, was diagnosed with shellshock and sent to Craiglockhart War Hospital in Ediburgh for treatment. He returned to the warfront in 1918, as he felt it was necessary for him to document the atrocities of war and point out its futility. He was killed in action on 4 November 1918, one week before the Armistice. Some of his best-known poems include ‘Dulce et Decorum est’, ‘Futility’, ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’ and ‘Insensibility’.
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Themes - The Send Off | My English Folder Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
1. War and its futility:
"The Send-Off" emphasizes the senselessness and destructive nature of war, particularly as it pertains to the young soldiers sent to fight. The poem's sombre tone and descriptions of the soldiers' departure highlight the helplessness and despair felt by those involved. The secretive manner in which the soldiers are sent off, described as "wrongs hushed up," further underscores the idea that war is an inherently unjust and futile endeavour.
2. Loss and sacrifice:
The poem serves as a poignant reminder of the tremendous loss and sacrifice experienced by soldiers and their families during wartime. The soldiers'...
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1. Darkening lanes: The darkening lanes through which the soldiers pass symbolize the path to war, which is filled with uncertainty, danger, and potential death. The darkness also evokes a sense of foreboding, setting a sombre tone for the poem.
2. White wreaths and sprays: The soldiers' chests are adorned with white wreaths and sprays, which are symbolic of mourning and ....
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Unlock now 🔓Poetic Devices - The Send Off | My English Folder Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
1. Alliteration: The poem uses alliteration, the repetition of consonant sounds, to create rhythm and emphasize certain phrases. Examples include "grimly gay" and "wild trainloads."
2. Enjambment: Enjambment, the continuation of a sentence or phrase without a pause beyond the end of a line or stanza, is used throughout the poem...
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Close: with little or no space in between
The two friends sat close to each other, their shoulders touching as they enjoyed the concert.Siding-shed: a short railway track that is connected to the main line,
The train pulled into the station, and the workers quickly switched the tracks to guide it onto the siding-shed.Lined: (here) a number of persons standing one behind the other and waiting their turn to board the train
The platform was ..............................
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