Words Kaveri Class 9 English book ki Poems section ki ek poem hai, jo Carrier of Words (Chapter 7) ke saath textbook mein diya gaya hai। Yeh poem Charles Swain ki hai aur iska mukhya vichar hai ki bahut saare shabdon ki tulna mein kam lekin sacche aur meaningful words adhik prabhavshali hote hain। Chapter 7 ke prose (Khetaram ki kahani) ka poora Question Answer yahan uplabdh hai।
Poem Summary
Kavi batata hai ki shabd hamesha hamare dil ki bhavnaon ko vyakt nahi kar paate। Kai shabd summer birds ki tarah aate hain aur chale jaate hain, peechhe keval empty air chhodte hain। Iske viprit, kuchh sincere aur meaningful words bahut kam hote hue bhi hamare dil par gehra prabhav dalte hain।
Poem — Fill in the Blanks
- depart
- pilgrim
- weeds
- joy
- lonely
- world
- fruit
Ye answers poem ke diye gaye sandarbh se liye gaye hain।
Poetic Devices
(i) "But words, like summer birds, depart…"
Poetic device: Simile — Words ki tulna summer birds se ki gayi hai।
(ii) "heart, a pilgrim upon earth…"
Poetic device: Metaphor — Heart ko pilgrim bataya gaya hai।
(iii) "words are of as little worth / As just so many weeds"
Poetic device: Simile — Words ki tulna weeds se ki gayi hai।
(iv) "If words could satisfy the chest…"
Poetic device: Hyperbole — yeh baat ko badha-chadhakar prastut karta hai।
(v) "The world might hold a feast…"
Poetic device: Hyperbole — poori duniya dwara feast karne ki kalpana exaggeration hai।
(vi) "Like plants that make a gaudy show…"
Poetic device: Simile — Plants ke madhyam se empty words ki tulna ki gayi hai।
(vii) "cannot grow / One particle of fruit!"
Poetic idea: Metaphorical comparison — aise words jo dikhne mein prabhavshali hain lekin koi meaningful result nahi dete।
Repeated Words & Hyperbole
Repeated Words
Poem mein "words" aur "heart" jaise shabd baar-baar aate hain।
Reason: Poet repetition ka prayog poem ke central idea ko emphasise karne ke liye karta hai — ki keval bahut saare words mahatvapurn nahi hain; unke peechhe sacchi bhavna aur arth hona chahiye।
Hyperbole
"If words could satisfy the chest, The world might hold a feast."
Yeh hyperbole hai kyunki kavi kalpana karta hai ki yadi words vaastav mein sabhi ki emotional needs poori kar dete, to poori duniya celebration karti।
Answers
- I have tonnes of things to do this weekend.
- The player missed the basket by a mile.
- My mother is so tired that she can sleep for a decade.
- I will be back in two seconds.
Critical Reflection
1. Why is the heart referred to as "a pilgrim"?
Answer: The heart is called a pilgrim because it travels through life searching for understanding, comfort, love and meaningful connections.
2. When would a heart need words?
Answer: A heart needs words when a person wants comfort, emotional support, encouragement or to express deep feelings.
3. Why are words like weeds?
Answer: They are compared to weeds because many words may appear abundant but may have little value or produce no meaningful result.
4. Mention two emotions.
Answer: Loneliness and disappointment.
5. What does this suggest about communication?
Answer: It suggests that effective communication depends more on sincerity and emotional meaning than on the number of words used.
More Critical Reflection
1. How can words "satisfy the chest"?
Answer: Words can satisfy the chest by expressing genuine feelings, giving comfort and creating emotional connection.
2. How can words be "summoned to the test"?
Answer: They can be tested by seeing whether they actually communicate feelings, provide comfort or create a meaningful impact.
3. What does the world holding "a feast" imply?
Answer: It implies universal happiness and celebration.
4. Why do words satisfy the least?
Answer: Because empty or meaningless words often fail to express genuine emotions or create a lasting impact.
5. Which does NOT mean "oft"?
Answer: A. always — "Oft" means often/frequently, not always.
Long Questions on the Poem
1. What comparison does the poet draw between words and empty air?
Answer: The poet compares meaningless words to empty air because they disappear without leaving any lasting emotional impact.
2. Why are meaningful words more precious than many words?
Answer: A few sincere words can touch the heart and provide greater joy or comfort than a large number of meaningless words.
3. Does the poet present contrasting ideas about words?
Answer: Yes. The poet contrasts empty words, which have little value, with sincere words that can deeply touch the heart.
4. How does loneliness appear in the poem?
Answer: The poem refers to a lonely home that needs a voice to bring it cheer. This suggests that sincere communication can provide comfort in loneliness.
5. How does the poet convey the superficial nature of words?
Answer: He compares empty words with birds, weeds and plants that look impressive but produce no fruit. The poet suggests that people should speak fewer but more sincere and meaningful words.
Vocabulary in Context
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| satisfy the heart | makes one happy |
| depart and leave but empty air | there is no outcome |
| hosts of words | many words |
| never touch the heart | does not appeal to our emotions |
| wins its sunny way | cheers up a person |
| plants that cannot grow fruit | makes no impact |
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