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Tamil Nadu Board 10th Standard English - Poem Unit 1: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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• 1 Mark Questions: Choose the correct answer, Fill in the blanks, Identify the correct statement, Match the following 
• 2 Mark Questions: Answer briefly 
• 3, 4, and 5 Mark Questions: Answer in detail

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Unit 1: Life

A. Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions that follow.

1. Let me but live my life from year to year,
   With forward face and unreluctant soul;

a. Whom does the word ‘me’ refer to?

b. What kind of life does the poet want to lead?

Answer Key:

a. 'Me' refers to the poet, Henry Van Dyke.
b. He wants to live a happy life.

2. Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal;
    Not mourning for the things that disappear
a. Why do you think the poet is not in a hurry?
b. What should one not mourn for?
Answer Key:
a. Because he wants to achieve his aim moving steadily.
a. One should not mourn for the things that disappear.

 

3. In the dim past, nor holding back in fear
    From what the future veils; but with a whole
    And happy heart, that pays its toll
    To Youth and Age, and travels on with cheer.
a. What does the poet mean by the phrase ‘in the dim past’?
b. Is the poet afraid of future?
c. How can one travel on with cheer?
Answer Key:

a. The poet means that the past was very dull and glum.
b. No, the poet isn’t afraid of the future.
c. One can travel cheerfully with a happy heart.

4. So let the way wind up the hill or down,
    O'er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy:
    Still seeking what I sought when but a boy,
    New friendship, high adventure, and a crown,
a. How is the way of life?
b. How should be the journey of life?
c. What did the poet seek as a boy?
Answer Key:
a. The way of life will not be smooth. There will be ups and down.
b. Life should be joyful
c. As a boy, the poet sought new friendship, a new adventure, and a crown.

5. My heart will keep the courage of the quest,
    And hope the road's last turn will be the best.
a. What kind of quest does the poet seek here?
b. What is the poet’s hope?
Answer Key:
a. The quest sought here by the poet is a courageous heart.
b. The poet hopes that the end journey in life will be the best to cherish.

6. In the dim past, nor holding back in fear
    From what the future veils; but with a whole
    And happy heart, that pays its toll
    To Youth and Age, and travels on with cheer.
a. Identify the rhyming words of the given lines.
Answer Key:
a. The rhyme scheme of the given line is abba.
 

7. Let me but live my life from year to year,
    With forward face and unreluctant soul;
    Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal;
    Not mourning for the things that disappear
a. Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines.
Answer Key:
a. The rhyme scheme of the given line is abba.

 

B. Answer the following question in about 80 – 100 words.

Question1. 

Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.
Answer Key:

• Henry Van Dyke, one of the greatest American short story writers and poets, has surpassed the act of writing skillfully. ‘Life’ is no doubt one of his priced literary pieces. 
• This poem is a pinnacle of expressive embarkment on the quest of self-revival from the glum beats of monotony. 
• It has a very deep and farsighted meaning held within it and this is evident from the very beginning of the poem. 
• The poem is the poet’s own reflection on his life and tells his point of view on the more important things in life.
• The poet advises readers from his life experiences. We feel that he is now an older man reflecting on his younger days. 
• Through his words, he is explaining to us what he is taking away as most important to live is the best life possible. 
• Life is too short to get caught up in the moment or worry about the past. On the other hand, it suggests that we look forward to what the future holds. 
• We sometimes find ourselves brooding on the bad times and we forget about how much good there is in the future. 
• The poet is making us understand this concept and be more aware of reality.

"Life is short and if we enjoy every moment of every day,
We will be happy no matter what happens or changes our way! "

(OR)

Title: Life
Poet: Henry Van Dyke
Character: The poet
Theme: Life is just a journey. Let me live my life year to years.

• Henry Van Dyke was a visionary American author. His poem ‘Life’ describes life taking on life in its truest form is an adventure. 
• The poet describes life as an experience. It should be lived without hurry. We must have courage dedication and purpose.
• We should not worry about the past and the future. The way of life will not be smooth. There will be ups and downs. 
• We must embrace the present with happiness. We should face all with a smile. It seeks new friendship, adventure and experiences. 
• We should have faith in our hearts. Be bold and you will lead a happy life.

(OR)

1. Life is an experience 
2. Don’t worry about the past and future.
3. Live in the present.
4. Live with courage.
5. Lead life with a smile.
6. Have faith in life.
7. It will be the best

C. Based on your understanding of the poem, complete the following passage by the
using the phrases given in the box.

youth to old age	up or down the hill	to hurry nor move away
high adventure	joyful	mourn	looking ahead

The poet wants to live his life (1) _________ willing to do something. He neither (2) _________ from his goal. He does not want to (3) _________ the things he has lost, not hold back for fear of the future. He instead prefers to live his life with a whole and happy heart which cheerfully travels from (4) _________ Therefore, it does not matter to him whether the path goes (5) _________ rough or smooth, the journey will be (6) _________ He will continue to seek what he wanted as a boy – new friendship, (7) _________ and a crown (prize). His heart will remain courageous and pursue his desires. He hopes that every turn in his life’s journey will be the best.
Answer Key:
1. looking ahead
2. to hurry nor move away
3. mourn
4. youth to old age
5. up or down the hill
6. joyful