Poetry MCQ Weightage MCQs Quiz | Class 10

Understanding Poetry in Sherpa Literature

Poetry forms a rich and vital part of Sherpa literature, reflecting the unique cultural heritage, spiritual beliefs, and daily life of the Sherpa people. While specific texts might vary, understanding general poetic concepts is crucial for any literature student. This section will help you grasp fundamental elements of poetry that are applicable to analyzing Sherpa poetry, preparing you for “Seen MCQ” type questions.

Key Concepts in Poetry Analysis

• Imagery: The use of descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader’s mind, appealing to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste). Understanding imagery helps in visualizing the setting and mood of a poem.
• Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as.” E.g., “Her smile was as bright as the morning sun.”
• Metaphor: A direct comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as,” stating one thing *is* another. E.g., “The moon was a pearl in the sky.”
• Personification: Giving human qualities or actions to inanimate objects or abstract ideas. E.g., “The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
• Alliteration: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in words that are close to each other. E.g., “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.”
• Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds within words that are close to each other. E.g., “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.”
• Consonance: The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words that are close to each other. E.g., “Mike likes his new bike.”
• Rhyme Scheme: The pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem, often denoted by letters (e.g., AABB, ABAB).
• Rhythm and Meter: The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry. Meter refers to a regular pattern, while rhythm is the overall flow.
• Theme: The central idea, message, or underlying meaning of a literary work. Identifying the theme is key to understanding the poem’s purpose.
• Tone: The author’s attitude towards the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.
• Mood: The feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates for the reader.
• Symbolism: The use of objects, people, or ideas to represent something else beyond their literal meaning.

Analyzing “Seen MCQs” in Poetry

When encountering “Seen MCQs” based on poetry from your curriculum, focus on:

1. Careful Reading: Read the poem or excerpt multiple times to grasp its literal meaning and identify any unfamiliar words or phrases.
2. Context: Recall the background of the poem, the poet, and the literary period if known. This can inform your understanding of themes and symbols.
3. Identify Devices: Look for the literary devices discussed above. Questions often target these.
4. Theme and Tone: Determine the main message and the poet’s attitude. Questions about the central idea or emotional impact are common.
5. Inferencing: Sometimes, answers require you to infer meaning that isn’t explicitly stated but is strongly implied by the text.

Quick Revision List for Poetry

• Imagery: Sensory details.
• Simile: Comparison using “like” or “as.”
• Metaphor: Direct comparison.
• Personification: Human traits to non-human things.
• Alliteration: Repeated initial consonant sounds.
• Theme: Main idea/message.
• Tone: Author’s attitude.
• Stanza: Group of lines in a poem.
• Symbolism: Object representing an idea.
• Narrative Poem: Tells a story.
• Lyric Poem: Expresses emotions.

Practice Questions

1. What is a common form of Sherpa oral poetry that often accompanies traditional dances?

   A. Lu B. Ghazal C. Haiku D. Sonnet

   Correct Answer: A. Lu
   Explanation: “Lu” refers to traditional Sherpa songs and poetic expressions often integrated with dance, making it a significant part of Sherpa oral literature.

2. Which literary device is employed when a poet says, “The wind whispered secrets through the trees”?

   A. Simile B. Personification C. Metaphor D. Hyperbole

   Correct Answer: B. Personification
   Explanation: Giving the wind the human ability to “whisper secrets” is an example of personification.

3. How many lines typically make up a sonnet?

   A. Ten B. Twelve C. Fourteen D. Sixteen

   Correct Answer: C. Fourteen
   Explanation: A sonnet is a lyric poem of fourteen lines, typically written in iambic pentameter.

4. The use of words that imitate the sounds they describe (e.g., “buzz,” “hiss”) is known as:

   A. Alliteration B. Assonance C. Onomatopoeia D. Consonance

   Correct Answer: C. Onomatopoeia
   Explanation: Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.

5. What is the term for a direct address to an absent person or an inanimate object as if it were alive and present?

   A. Apostrophe B. Paradox C. Juxtaposition D. Oxymoron

   Correct Answer: A. Apostrophe
   Explanation: An apostrophe is a rhetorical device where a speaker directly addresses someone or something that isn’t present or can’t respond.