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B. Answer the given questions briefly.

1. Who do you think is the speaker of the poem? How can you say so?

2. Is the speaker witnessing the wind’s actions all at once or is the speaker talking
about his observations about the wind, noticed over a period of time? Support
with evidence from the poem.

3. Does the speaker approve of the wind’s actions? Explain with reference to the poem.

4. Complete the paraphrase by choosing the right options.

The poet imagines the wind to be a mischievous/evil prankster who merrily goes
about tricking/attacking others. The poet shares a story/account of how this

prankster got helped/fooled while trying to pull a prank on a rich/poor person.

C. Answer in detail.

1. The poet has used words like ‘naughty chap’, ‘undisciplined’, ‘unschooled’,
‘vagabonding scamp’ to describe the wind. Would you like to be friends with such
a person? Why/Why not? life skill critical thinking

2. The poet describes the wind as uncaring. Justify with evidence from the poem.

3. Children are often playful and mischievous. In your opinion, should these acts of
mischief cause harm and discomfort to others or create fun and laughter? Why/
Why not?

Let’s learn new words

The poem refers to a naughty person being mischievous. Read the person types

and match them to the traits given for each.

person types traits

naughty mischievous, scamp
kind truthful, trustworthy

funny artist, innovator

intelligent thrill-seeker, explorer
brave compassionate, sympathetic

creative compassionate, empathetic

honest humorous, witty

adventurous courageous, valiant
empathetic brainy, genius

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