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What I want should not be confused
with total inactivity.
Life is what it is about;
I want no truck with death.
If we were not so single-minded
about keeping our lives moving,
and for once could do nothing,
perhaps a huge silence
might interrupt this sadness
of never understanding ourselves
and of threatening ourselves with death.
What I want should not be confused
with total inactivity.
Life is what it is about;
I want no truck with death.
If we were not so single-minded
about keeping our lives moving,
and for once could do nothing,
perhaps a huge silence
might interrupt this sadness
of never understanding ourselves
and of threatening ourselves with death.
Question: 1
Which of the following themes is best represented in the given extract?
Which of the following themes is best represented in the given extract?
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Identify the central idea discussed in the extract. Focus on contrasting elements like life and death or the poet's perspective on existence to select the most appropriate theme.
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- Silence alleviates sadness of our life.
- Life and death are part of our existence.
- We must keep our lives moving.
- Life is stressful and monotonous.
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Silence alleviates sadness of our life.
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Question: 2
State whether the following statement is True or False, with reference to the extract.
The poet feels that quiet productivity in place of all activities is desirable.
State whether the following statement is True or False, with reference to the extract.
The poet feels that quiet productivity in place of all activities is desirable.
The poet feels that quiet productivity in place of all activities is desirable.
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Cross-check the statement with specific lines in the extract. Look for explicit mentions or implications about productivity and its value.
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False. The poet emphasizes a moment of complete silence and introspection, not quiet productivity.
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Question: 3
The sadness being referred to (line 9) is due to:
The sadness being referred to (line 9) is due to:
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Focus on the context of the sadness in the extract. Look for clues that indicate whether it stems from personal loss, self-reflection, or external factors.
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- Failure to understand ourselves.
- Failure to understand others.
- Loss of peers in life.
- Inability to achieve what we desire.
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The Correct Option is A
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Failure to understand ourselves.
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Question: 4
The poem has been written from the point of view of a/an:
The poem has been written from the point of view of a/an:
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Analyze the tone and content of the poem. Determine whether it reflects a societal, personal, or philosophical viewpoint to identify the narrator's role.
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- Environmentalist.
- Feminist.
- Social activist.
- Linguist.
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The Correct Option is A
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Environmentalist.
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Question: 5
Based on the rhyme scheme, which of the following does not rhyme with line 1?
Based on the rhyme scheme, which of the following does not rhyme with line 1?
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Compare the sound of each option with line 1. Focus on the ending syllables and eliminate options that match the rhyme pattern.
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- Cruised
- Complaint
- Mused
- Bruised
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The Correct Option is B
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Complaint.
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Question: 6
Complete the sentence appropriately.
In ‘Life is what it is about,’ the poet is talking about \(\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\).
Complete the sentence appropriately.
In ‘Life is what it is about,’ the poet is talking about \(\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\).
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Look for broader ideas or themes expressed in the poem. Consider concepts like acceptance, reality, or the meaning of existence to complete the sentence meaningfully.
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In ‘Life is what it is about,’ the poet is talking about cherishing life and its natural flow, without focusing on death or inactivity.
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