Question

Give the central idea of one of the poems:
(i) The Road Not Taken
(ii) The Echoing Green

Hint:

To write a central idea, identify the main "message" or "lesson" the poet is trying to convey to the reader in 3-4 sentences.

Answer 1

Step 1: Theme Identification - - For 'The Road Not Taken', focus on the theme of decision-making and its long-term impact. - For 'The Echoing Green', focus on the cyclical nature of life (Childhood $to$ Maturity $to$ Old Age).
Step 2: Summarization - Combine these themes into a concise statement that reflects the poet's intent.