NOTES PREPARED BY
ASHAQ HUSSAIN BHAT
TEACHER SCHOOL
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
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| Summer and winter |
SUMMER AND WINTER
SUMMARY
The poem "Summer and Winter" draws
comparisons between the two seasons, highlighting how different summer's energy
and excitement are from winter's lifelessness. Winter is associated with death
and animal migration, whereas summer is characterised by brilliant clouds, lush
vegetation, and the pleasures of sunlight. Fish freezing in chilly seas and
dirt and slime developing into bricks are two further effects on aquatic life.
The poem also emphasises the gap between the rich and the poor, with the former
suffering the cold and the latter being unable to take solace in it.
Q.1. Thinking about the poem
1) What do the opening lines of
the poem describe?
The poem's first few lines depict a lively and
joyful atmosphere.
2) What is the
effect of the shining sun on the objects of nature?
Ans. Natural objects dance and acquire
fascinating beauty.
3) How is winter
described in the poem?
Ans. The poem characterises winter as merciless, as
it drains natural objects of their lives.
4) Explain the
following lines: All things rejoiced beneath the sun; the weeds, the river, and
the corn-fields, and the reeds; the willow leaves that glanced in the light
breeze.
Ans. It indicates that when exposed to sunlight,
the reeds, willow leaves, and foliage of bigger trees seem vibrant and lovely.
They also relieve the tense muscles.
5) How does the poem end?
Ans. The poem closes on a depressing note.
Because of the situation of the homeless beggar, who is unable to find a warm
location to escape the terrible cold,
Language Work
1. Write down some images from
the poem
Ans. Stainless sky, wrinkled clod and floating
mountain.
2. Pick out the rhyming words
from the poem.
Ans. Crowds, clouds; weeds, reeds; breeze, trees;
die, lie; makes, lakes; when, men; cold, old;
3. Write down five adjectives
from the poem
Ans. Five adjectives from the poem are as,
Cheerful, Sunny, Warm, Comfortable, Old.
Cheerful: Spring brings a cheerful sight
everywhere.
Sunny: The sunny days of summer are very
hot.
Warm: During the winter, always bathe
with warm water.
Larger: We saw a very large train passing by
the railway bridge at Jammu.
Old: The Vedas are the oldest scriptures.
Let’s Write
Write a paragraph about the
hardships you face in winter.
Winter in Kashmir presents a harsh and challenging
environment for its residents. The region is known for its extremely cold
temperatures, heavy snowfall, and icy winds, leading to numerous hardships. The
bone-chilling cold makes simple tasks like commuting to work, fetching water,
and even staying warm indoors a struggle. The snow-covered roads and
avalanche-prone mountains make transportation dangerous and difficult, often
leading to isolation and limited access to essential goods and services. The prolonged
winters in Kashmir also result in agricultural challenges, as the cold weather
can damage crops and livestock. Overall, the combination of freezing
temperatures, snowfall, and limited resources creates a tough and demanding
winter for the people of Kashmir....
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