Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below. Let me use my heart to see, To realise what friends can be, And make no judgements from afar, But love my friends the way they are.
The speaker says that feelings are important to understand friendship. Which line tells us this?
Let me use my heart to see
Complete the sentence with the most suitable option. These lines tell us that the speaker is ____. a. helpful b. thoughtful c. cheerful d. hopeful
b. thoughtful
Fill in the blank with one word. The speaker does not wish to make any ____. She cares for them just as they are.
judgements
Explanation
(i) The line 'Let me use my heart to see' directly refers to using feelings (heart) rather than just logic to understand friendship. The heart represents emotions and feelings in poetry. (ii) The speaker shows deep reflection about friendship - using the heart to understand, avoiding judgements, and accepting friends as they are. This demonstrates a thoughtful nature that considers feelings and values genuine understanding. (iii) The poem states 'And make no judgements from afar' - clearly indicating the speaker does not want to judge friends but instead accepts and loves them as they are.