Comprehension
Read the extract and complete the activities given below:
A foot and light-hearted I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me, The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.
Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good-fortune, Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing, Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms, Strong and content I travel the open road.
The earth, that is sufficient, I do not want the constellations any nearer, I know they are very well where they are, I know they suffice for those who belong to them.
(Still here I carry my old delicious burdens, I carry them, men and women, I carry them with me wherever I go, I swear it is impossible for me to get rid of them, I am fill'd with them, and I will fill them in return.)

Question: 1

Complete the web diagram about the qualities needed on the journey of life: 
 

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Solution and Explanation

Complete the web diagram: 
The extract highlights qualities needed for life's journey, derived from the speaker's attitude and actions. 
 

- Light-heartedness: "A foot and light-hearted" suggests a cheerful, optimistic approach. 
- Health: "Healthy, free" indicates physical vitality for the journey. 
- Freedom: "The world before me, leading wherever I choose" reflects autonomy. 
- Strength: "Strong and content" implies resilience. 
- Contentment: "The earth, that is sufficient" shows satisfaction with simplicity.

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Question: 2

Analyze:
The line- I asked not good fortune, I myself am good fortune.

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Analyze:
The line "I asked not good fortune, I myself am good fortune" means the speaker rejects dependence on external luck. Instead, they believe their confidence, decisions, and proactive attitude create their own success and opportunities. It reflects self-reliance and an empowered mindset, as the speaker takes control of their destiny on the "open road" of life.
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Question: 3

Personal response:
Explain the importance of 'long road / path' in man's life.

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Personal response:
The 'long road / path' in man's life symbolizes the journey of existence, filled with opportunities, challenges, and choices. It represents personal growth, as individuals navigate through experiences, learning and evolving. The "long brown path leading wherever I choose" suggests freedom to shape one's future, but it also implies perseverance, as the road is unending and requires strength to continue. For example, choosing a career path or overcoming hardships mirrors this journey, emphasizing the importance of resilience and direction.
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Question: 4

Poetic Device:
Identify and explain the figure of speech in the following line. Still here I carry old delicious burdens.

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Poetic Device:
The line "Still here I carry my old delicious burdens" uses an oxymoron. The words "delicious" (pleasant, enjoyable) and "burdens" (heavy, troublesome) are contradictory, creating a striking effect. The speaker suggests that responsibilities (e.g., relationships with "men and women") are both challenging and cherished, highlighting the complex joy of human connections.
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Question: 5

Poetic creativity:
Complete the given lines using your imagination.
There is no way leading back.
I move forward ..................

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Poetic creativity:
There is no way leading back.
I move forward with courage and hope.
This continuation maintains the poem's theme of progress and optimism, reflecting the speaker's determination to embrace the future despite past burdens.
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