2. Then the little kite's paper stirred at the sight,
And trembling he shook himself free for flight.
First whirling and frightened, then braver grown,
a. What does the phrase 'stirred at the sight' suggest about the little kite?
i. He felt motivated to fly.
ii. He was afraid of heights.
iii. He moved due to the wind.
iv. He was upset with the big kite.
b. The poet uses the phrase 'braver grown' instead of 'grown braver'
i. to make the mood of the poem joyful
ii. to make the tone of the poem informal
iii. to show the incorrect word order in a sentence
iv. to rhyme 'grown' with another word in the poem
c. What does the word 'trembling' mean in this context?
i. shaking with fear
ii. shaking with joy
iii. shaking with excitement
iv. shaking with anger
Answer (2)
The phrases in the poem suggest that the little kite felt motivated to fly, and the poet uses 'braver grown' primarily to achieve rhyme. Additionally, 'trembling' indicates that the kite was shaking with fear prior to becoming braver. The correct answers are: a - i, b - iv, c - i.
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This question is about understanding a poem and interpreting its language. Let's break down each part of the question:
a. What does the phrase 'stirred at the sight' suggest about the little kite?
The phrase 'stirred at the sight' is meant to describe the little kite's reaction. Here are the options:
He felt motivated to fly.
He was afraid of heights.
He moved due to the wind.
He was upset with the big kite.
When something is 'stirred at the sight,' it typically means that it is moved or emotionally affected by something seen. In this context, the correct choice is:
i. He felt motivated to fly.
The sight of the other kite flying inspired and motivated the little kite to attempt flying too.
b. The poet uses the phrase 'braver grown' instead of 'grown braver'
The phrase 'braver grown' may seem like an unusual word order, and it is often used in poetry to achieve certain effects. The options are:
To make the mood of the poem joyful
To make the tone of the poem informal
To show the incorrect word order in a sentence
To rhyme 'grown' with another word in the poem
In poetry, word order can be manipulated to create rhyme schemes or rhythmic patterns. The poet likely uses 'braver grown' for poetic effect. Based on the given options, the correct choice is:
iv. To rhyme 'grown' with another word in the poem.
c. What does the word 'trembling' mean in this context?
The word 'trembling' signifies a physical reaction usually associated with a strong emotion. Here are the options:
Shaking with fear
Shaking with joy
Shaking with excitement
Shaking with anger
Contextually, when the kite shakes as it attempts to fly, it indicates initial fear or nervousness about venturing into flight. Thus, the suitable answer is:
i. Shaking with fear.
Therefore, these interpretations provide a deeper understanding of the poem's imagery and emotional context.
