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A. Now, read the poem silently. As you read, select the phrases/ lines of the poem

that match with the pictures given below.

1. 2.

3. 4.

B. Complete the summary of the poem in your own words.

The speaker longs to where . At that place, men
, cowherds and finally they all return home

leaving behind the jackals alone. He tells his mother that . The
speaker tells his mother how it is known that where ,
where snipes also and where the moonbeam lit .
He again repeats how he when he grows up. He finally shares
with his mother how . he will come running

to his mother saying . He assures her that unlike his father,
and if she doesn’t mind, .

Let’s appreciate the poem

1. Tick the most suitable options about the poem from the ones given below.

a. The poem has one speaker.

b. The poem is a discussion of several problems.

c. The poem talks only about Nature.

d. The poem expresses personal feelings and thoughts.

e. There is a rhythmic flow to the poem.

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