Poem - Leisure – William Henry Davies 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 - Leisure – William Henry Davies MCQ Questions

13.
“A poor life this if, full of care” means:
A.
Life is meaningful
B.
Life is rich
C.
Life without leisure is worthless
D.
Life is wealthy
ANSWER :
C. Life without leisure is worthless
14.
What poetic device is dominant in “stand and stare”?
A.
Alliteration
B.
Simile
C.
Metaphor
D.
Onomatopoeia
ANSWER :
A. Alliteration
15.
What does the poet suggest about nature?
A.
It should be feared
B.
It is boring
C.
It deserves attention and admiration
D.
It is dangerous
ANSWER :
C. It deserves attention and admiration
16.
The tone of the poem can best be described as:
A.
Humorous
B.
Reflective and gentle
C.
Angry and critical
D.
Sarcastic
ANSWER :
B. Reflective and gentle
17.
“No time to wait till her mouth can enrich that smile her eyes began” refers to:
A.
A lover
B.
A child
C.
A symbolic beauty
D.
A dancer
ANSWER :
C. A symbolic beauty
18.
What does “boughs” mean in the poem?
A.
Forest animals
B.
Small rivers
C.
Branches of a tree
D.
Tree trunks
ANSWER :
C. Branches of a tree