Question 8 of 18intermediate🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer4 marks

Complete the following features about the poem.

(1)

The impact on the readers (mood): ___

Answer

A sense of admiration and national pride

(2)

The poet's attitude (tone): ___

Answer

Reverent, proud, and admiring

(3)

The rhyme scheme: ___

Answer

Not mentioned in the provided context

(4)

Examples of personification: ___

Answer

The Ganga is described as 'generous' and 'graceful'; India is referred to as 'she'

Explanation

Based on the provided context, the poem acts as a 'tribute' and uses the refrain 'she's peerless, let's praise her!', which creates a mood of admiration and national pride. The poet's tone is similarly reverent and proud, emphasising praise for India's greatness. Personification is evident where the river Ganga is attributed human qualities of being 'generous' and 'graceful', and India is referred to as 'she'. The context does not provide information about the poem's rhyme scheme.