NCERT Class 9 English – Rain on the Roof (Detailed Explanation) Poet: Coates Kinney Theme: The poem shows how the soothing sound of rain brings back sweet childhood memories, especially memories of the poet's loving mother. It highlights the healing and comforting power of nature. ( NCERT MCQ ) Introduction In this poem, the poet lies comfortably in his cottage on a rainy night. As he listens to the gentle sound of raindrops falling on the roof, many pleasant memories come to his mind. The most important memory is that of his mother, whose love and care he still cherishes. The poem beautifully connects rain, memories, dreams, and maternal affection. ( NCERT MCQ ) Stanza 1 Explanation "When the humid shadows hover..." Difficult Words Humid shadows – rain-bearing clouds Starry spheres – the sky full of stars Melancholy – sadness Bliss – great happiness Patter – the soft sound of raindrops Explanation The poet describes a rainy night. Dark clouds filled with moistu...

 

NCERT Class 9 English – Wind (Exercise Question Answers in Simple Words)

Thinking about the Poem

1. What are the things the wind does in the first stanza?

Answer:
In the first stanza, the wind breaks the window shutters, scatters papers, and throws books down from the shelf.


2. Have you seen anybody winnow grain at home or in a paddy field? What is the word "winnow" referring to in the poem?

Answer:
Winnowing means separating grain from chaff. In the poem, "winnow" means that the wind separates strong things from weak things and destroys the weak ones.


3. What does the poet say the wind god winnows?

Answer:
The poet says that the wind god winnows and crushes weak houses, weak doors, weak bodies, weak hearts, and weak lives.


4. What should we do to make friends with the wind?

Answer:
We should make ourselves strong, build strong houses, keep our bodies fit, and make our hearts brave and firm.


5. What do the last four lines of the poem mean to you?

Answer:
The last four lines mean that difficulties destroy weak people but make strong people stronger. Therefore, we should be strong and face challenges bravely.


Extra Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the poet of "Wind"?

Answer: Subramania Bharati.

2. What does the wind symbolize?

Answer: The wind symbolizes difficulties and challenges in life.

3. Why does the poet ask the wind to come softly?

Answer: Because strong wind causes damage and destruction.

4. Who are the weaklings in the poem?

Answer: People who are weak in body, mind, and courage.

5. What is the message of the poem?

Answer: We should become strong and face all difficulties with courage.


One-Line Answers for Exam

  1. What does the wind do?
    It destroys weak things.

  2. What does the wind symbolize?
    Challenges and hardships of life.

  3. How can we face the wind?
    By becoming strong and confident.

  4. What happens to weak fires?
    The wind blows them out.

  5. What happens to strong fires?
    The wind makes them roar and flourish.


Main Message of the Poem

"Difficulties test us. If we are strong, they make us stronger and help us succeed in life."

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