Question

(Dear to All The Muses)
What is the ferocious eye of summer?

• A. Moon
• B. Sun
• C. Mercury
• D. Snake

Hint:

Metaphorical phrases in poetry often describe natural forces indirectly. Always think about the implied meaning rather than the literal words.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the phrase.
The phrase “ferocious eye of summer” is taken from the lesson “Gold in the North”. It is a metaphor used to describe the intense heat and scorching nature of summer.
Step 2: Interpreting the metaphor.
The “eye” refers to something that watches over everything and causes extreme conditions. During summer, the sun shines harshly and is responsible for severe heat.
Step 3: Analyzing the options.
(A) Moon: The moon does not produce heat and cannot be associated with summer heat.
(B) Sun: Correct — the sun is responsible for the intense heat of summer and is rightly called the “ferocious eye.”
(C) Mercury: Mercury is a planet and not related to seasonal heat on Earth.
(D) Snake: This option has no relevance to the metaphor used in the lesson.
Step 4: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) Sun, as it symbolizes the intense heat of summer.