2.2 The Sower
Activity Sheet No. 1
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given follow. (10 Marks)
Extract - Sitting in a porch way cool, ------------ Seems to touch the starry skies
(Textbook Page no. 72)
A1. Global Understanding.
The poet has observed the sower closely. Express in your own words the reverence the poet has for the sower.
Answer:- The poet realizes that the old farmer is staying a bit in the farm. The poet fills thrill seeing that he does not end his work just because others may have ended their work. The poet feels wonder and respect at his dark working figure. The poet is lost in thoughts (muses) and expresses the glory of the farmer's work which touches the starry skies (as his work provides food to all).
A2.Analysis.
Explain: - "Old, in rags, he patient stands."
Answer:- The word 'old' shows age and experience of the farmer. The words ‘in rags' indicate the poverty of the farmer. The word 'patient’ expresses that the farmer is ready to wait for the crop to grow. With the anticipation of the good harvest the farmer is working peacefully in the farm.
A3.Personal response.
Write down the essential things required for sowing seeds in the farm.
Answer:- The essential things required for sowing seeds in the farm are:
1) Seeds
2) Furrowing
3) Cultivated land
4) Moisture in the land
A4.Poetic devices.
Find and write any two examples of personification from the extract. Give their explanation.
Answer:- Examples of Personification:-
1) Sunlight, I see dying Fast.
Explanation:- Human quality of dying is given to sunlight.
2) Shadows run across the lands.
Explanation:- Human quality of running is given to the shadows
3) Black and high, his silhouette, dominate the furrows deep!
Explanation:- Dominating someone is human quality, given to the silhouette.
4) Twilight hastens on to the rule.
Explanation:- Hastening is a human quality. It is given to the non-human object Twilight.
A5.Poetic creativity.
Add two poetic lines to make the rhyme scheme: a b a b.
Sitting in a porch way cool,
Sunlight, I see, dying fast,
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Answer:-
Sitting in a porch way cool,
Sunlight, I see, dying fast,
I decide to go on pool,
Not to want to remain last.
Activity Sheet No. 2
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given follow. (10 Marks)
Extract - Sitting in a porch way cool, ------------ Seems to touch the starry skies
(Textbook Page no. 72)
A1. Global Understanding.
Complete the web giving actions of the farmer depicted by the poet in the poem.
Actions of the farmer |
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Actions of the farmer | 1) Lingers for some time |
2) Furrows deep | |
3) Sowing | |
4) Marches along the plain |
A2. Analysis.
Give the theme of the poem.
Answer:-
Theme of the poem:-‘The Sower’ is the poem about Farmer who is sowing seeds. He has seen many bad harvests in his life. However he is so optimistic of having a good harvest every time he tosses grain.
A3. Personal Response.
Give any four problems of the farmers in your area.
Answer:- Problems of the farmers in my area:-
1) Water scarcity
2) Poverty
3) No minimum fixed price for the crop products
4) Credit and indebtedness
5) Loss due to climatic change
6) Lack of advanced technology
7) High prices of fertilizers
8) Ignorance
A4. Poetic Device.
Find and write one example of Hyperbole and Antithesis from the poem. Explain them.
Answer:- Example of Hyperbole:-
His height seems to touch the starry skies.
Explanation:- Starry Skies never be touched by height of the person.
Example of Antithesis:-
Darkness deepens, Fades the light.
Explanation:- Opposite ideas Darkness and light are used.
A5. Poetic Creativity.
Write four poetic lines on farmer.
Answer:- My father is a farmer,
His heart is in the soil,
He finds solace there,
And ready for every kind of toil.
Activity Sheet No. 3
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given follow. (10 Marks)
Extract - Sitting in a porch way cool, ------------ Seems to touch the starry skies
(Textbook Page no. 72)
A1. Global Understanding.
State whether the following statements are true or false.
1) The sower stays a bit in the farm.
2) The poet has reverence for the sower.
3) It is the morning time.
4) The sower is poor and old.
Answer:-
1) The sower stays a bit in the farm. - True
2) The poet has reverence for the sower. - True
3) It is the morning time. - False
4) The sower is poor and old. - True
A2. Analysis.
Twilight hastens on to rule. (Explain this line)
Answer:- ‘Twilight hastens on to rule' means that the sun is about to set beyond the horizon and the soft glow of the setting sun spreads everywhere. This glow of the light will remain only for a few time as the darkness of the night covers it completely. So the twilight is running to stay as long as possible to stay (rule) on the land.
A3. Personal Response.
Give your observations about the activities carried out by the farmer in the farm.
Answer:- The activities that the farmer carried out in the farm are:- Ploughing, cultivation of the land, furrowing, sowing, weeding, irrigating, harvesting etc.
A4. Poetic Device.
Sunlight, I see, dying fast.
(Find and explain the two figures of speech used in this sentence)
Answer:-
1) Personification:-
Explanation:- Sunlight is given the human quality of dying.
2) Inversion:-
Explanation. The words are not in a correct prose order. Correct prose order is - ‘I see sunlight dying.’
3) Alliteration:-
Explanation:- The sound of letter 's' is repeated.
A5. Poetic creativity.
Write any two slogans / proverbs about farmer or farming.
Answer:-
1) If you ate today, thank a farmer.
2) Farming is a profession of hope.
3) Farmers are the founders of human civilization.
Appreciation
Q. Write an appreciation of the poem considering the following points:
1) Theme of the poem
2) Poetic devices used in the poem
3) Message of the poem
4) Your opinion about the poem
Answer:
1) Theme of the poem:- ‘The Sower’ is a poem about the hard work and persistence of the sower. The poet observes his actions and expresses his respect for the former who is doing this noble task.
2) Poetic devices used in the poem:- The poetic devices used in the poem include the figures of speech like Alliteration, Antithesis, Hyperbole, Inversion, Personification, Repetition etc. The word imagery "Shadows run across the lands” presents clear picture of natural phenomenon. These devices enhance the beauty of the poem.
3) Message of the poem:- The poem shows the good qualities like determination, hard work, perseverance etc. The poem gives the message that one should keep working with a positive attitude in life as it brings good results in the coming future.
4) Your opinion about the poem: - I like the poem very much. It presents the positive and respectful picture of the farmer. I also appreciate the qualities of the farmer that are depicted in this poem. I want to acquire these qualities and positive approach to develop my life.
