Answer the following questions from your reading of the poems in 'English For Today'. (any 5 out of 8)

The main theme of the poem "O Me! O Life!" is to explore the purpose of life and the meaning of existence, even when our life is full of struggles and disappointments.

Yes, I find the answer seçtion of the poem "O Me! O Life!" convincing because it assures us that our mere existence is valuable, meaningful, and purposeful. We can contribute to the greater world and leave a lasting impact by playing our own part.

In the poem "Books", the books are compared to magic boxes as each book holds a world of wonder and surprises within its covers. Like a magic box, books can reveal hidden treasures and enchant the readers.

In the poem "Two Mothers Remembered", the two mothers are different in their behaviour and activities. The first mother is capable and self-dependent. She has given birth to the speaker, nurtured her and launched her career. On the other hand, the second mother is childlike, sickly and dependent on the speaker.

In the poem "Two Mothers Remembered", the advice the speaker wanted to give to her own children was to love both the mothers (both the young and the old), just as both loved them.

In the poem "The Sands of Dee", the poet has described the sea as a cruel, relentless and powerful force. Phrases like 'cruel crawling foam' and 'cruel hungry foam' portray its merciless nature that consumes everything without hesitation.

In the poem "The Sands of Dee", the poet's repetition of words creates a haunting, mournful, and tragic mood by emphasizing Mary's fateful duty, and reinforcing the sense of sorrow and pity for her. Again, repeated words explore the themes of nature's unpredictable and powerful forces and the tragic consequences.

In the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", the poet describes the evening as the darkest of the year to symbolize both the literal winter solstice (the longest night) and a metaphorical darkness in his life. This darkness indicates the challenges or a pivotal moment in the speaker's life.