Poem - Advice from a Tree – Ilan Shamir TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

General English - Unit VII: Literary Works - Figures of Speech, Appreciation and Analysis of Poetry, Lines of Significance (15 Q)

Poem - Advice from a Tree – Ilan Shamir MCQ Questions

13.
What does “Be flexible” imply in the poem?
A.
Be soft like rubber
B.
Be able to adapt in life
C.
Never make rules
D.
Do yoga
ANSWER :
B. Be able to adapt in life
14.
The phrase “Enjoy the view” means:
A.
Go sightseeing
B.
Accept and appreciate your life’s journey
C.
Watch TV
D.
Look at others
ANSWER :
B. Accept and appreciate your life’s journey
15.
What is the tone of the poem?
A.
Harsh and critical
B.
Humorous and mocking
C.
Calm and reflective
D.
Sad and angry
ANSWER :
C. Calm and reflective
16.
“Look up at the moon… and the stars” is meant to:
A.
Inspire wonder and reflection
B.
Give time to astronomy
C.
Make a wish
D.
Signal bedtime
ANSWER :
A. Inspire wonder and reflection
17.
“Drink plenty of water” is symbolic of:
A.
Physical health
B.
Taking long baths
C.
Cooling down
D.
Obeying rules
ANSWER :
A. Physical health
18.
What poetic device is used in “The Energy and Birth of Spring”?
A.
Simile
B.
Alliteration
C.
Metaphor
D.
Personification
ANSWER :
C. Metaphor