Gifts of Grace: Honouring Our Vocations
Class 9 · English · 45 Questions
In furrows deep, secrets I sow, As time passes, I watch them grow. Who am I?
From wheel to kiln, my skill is born, Step by step, an art takes form. Who am I?
I lay foundations, brick by brick, To build a house, it's me you pick. Who am I?
I work with pots, pans, and spice, Creating dishes that taste so nice. Who am I?
What is the role and relevance of the people you identified in the riddles. How do they contribute to the society? Discuss with your classmates and teacher.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Also, rectify if false: The poem highlights the skilled work of craftsperson.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Also, rectify if false: The poet shares that musicians express emotions through their instruments.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Also, rectify if false: The carpenters in the poem are admired for their logical work.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Also, rectify if false: The electricians in the poem are recognised for their crucial role in lighting up lives.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Also, rectify if false: The poem pays homage to shoemakers who manufacture quality footwear.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Also, rectify if false: The poem celebrates the patriotism of the people of Bharat.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Also, rectify if false: The poet feels that each vocation deserves to be respected.
Speaker — Who appears to be the speaker and what is her/his role here?
Tone and Mood — Fill in the blanks with suitable options from the box given below.
Metaphor — State whether the following sentence is true or false: The mention of 'delicious singing' of the cook is a metaphor because it implies that the quality of the singing is so enjoyable or pleasing that it can be equated to the experience of tasting something delicious.
Personification — Select the line that tells us that the poet personifies vocations by attributing human-like qualities to them.
Repetition — Why might the poet have begun and ended with the same line—'I hear Bharat celebrating, the varied vocations I hear!'?
Alliteration — Identify two examples of alliteration from the poem.
Symbolism — Each vocation in the poem symbolises something more than just a job. What does it symbolise?
The poet says that the shoemakers 'affirm' the quality of their work. What does 'affirm' refer to here?