Inter Part 1 English Book III (The Rain) Exercises

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    • ##fa fa-bookmark##  Poem 1: The Rain
      • This chapter is from the 11th class English book 3 and it has been written by W.H. Davies. we have presented the important questions and main idea of this chapter for the intermediate (first year) fsc fa ics i.com first year students.
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    • ##fa fa-info-circle##  Summary
      • In the poem "The Rain" the poet observes that Nature is a gift of Allah Almighty and rain is a beautiful natural phenomenon. The poet believes that rain is a great blessing, but poor people can not enjoy it much. They cannot appreciate this beauty as they have other problems to take care of. They suffer in wet cold weather. Soon this gloomy situation takes a happy turn. After the rain the sun shines. All creatures enjoy this change. Even poor people heave a sigh of relief. The scene of Sunshine after the rain is lovely and soothing.

Q: Write a critical appreciation of the poem.

In the poem "The Rain" the poet observes that Nature is a gift of Allah Almighty. It is a beautiful natural phenomenon. The poet believes that rain is a great blessing, but poor people cannot enjoy it much. They cannot appreciate this beauty as they have other problems to take care of. They suffer in cold weather. Soon this gloomy situation takes a happy turn. After the rain, there is Sunshine. Everyone enjoys this change. Poor people heave a sigh of relief. The scene of sunshine after the rain is lovely and soothing.

Q: How can a rainy day be enjoyed?

A rainy day brings merriment for young and old. Rain in Summer season has its special charm. The children and the young ones come out and bathe in the rainy season. They also enjoy different joyful activities such as Splashing water. During winter we enjoy the rainy season staying inside. Different dishes are prepared according to cultural traditions.

Q: How does the poet compare the rainy day with the sunny day?

The poet describes rain as a beautiful gift of nature. The poet loves to see fresher and greener leaves as they are saturated with water. The water on the leaves falls drop by drop. This creates musical sound which is so pleasant to hear. However, the poor cannot enjoy the rainy season. In such a weather they cannot earn their bread. They suffer as they have no proper clothing and shelter for them. The sunny day, on the other hand, brings joy for both rich and poor. Each and every object of nature starts glowing. It kindles each drop of rain. Sun makes the whole atmosphere bright which is a wonderful and lovely sight to observe. Sun is a symbol of joy and hope.

Q: What is the effect of the rain on the poor?

The poor people cannot enjoy the rainy day. In rainy season they find it hard to earn their bread. They suffer as they have no proper clothing and shelter for them.

Q: What does the poet specifically hear in a rainy day?

Like human beings and animals, the leaves are drinking water. As they are sipping the water the poet can hear the typical sound.

Q: What does the phrase 'sweet noise' mean?

The leaves of the trees are sipping the water. This produces a typical sound. The phrase 'sweet noise' refers to this musical sound.

Q: What will happen when the sun comes out?

As the Sun Comes out, the clouds disappear. The disappearance of clouds mean that it will stop raining.

Q: What will happen when it stops raining?

When it stops raining, the Sunshine makes the whole atmosphere bright. Each and every object of nature starts glowing.


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