Life Poem Book Back Questions Answer PDF, Glossary Group 2

LIFE - HENRY VAN DYKE - 10TH ENGLISH POEM BOOK BACK ANSWER & GLOSSARY PDF WITH MCQ QUIZ FOR GENERAL ENGLISH TNPSC GROUP 2 - 2A 2022 PRELIMINARY EXAM #Blog-38

Updated, Mar 17, 2022, By Careericons

In this article, we have complied with very important information on the "Life Poem Written by Henry Van Dyke" for the current TNPSC Group 2, 2A 2022 Preliminary Examination. Get complete study material for all General English syllabus wise with subject topics which help to clear this preliminary exam 2022.

This article provides you with.

1. Detailed answers all book back questions,
2. Glossary, &
3. Where to study information for all other poems.

TNPSC Group-II / IIA Services 2022 New Revised Syllabus (Objective Type Examination)

General English - SSLC Standard
For Preliminary Exam

Before going to the poem, check the prelims syllabus carefully and understand the importance of this poem. Where this poem comes under the "Part - B" of the General English of Revised New Syllabus of TNPSC G2 & 2A Services Examination 2022. Also, check the below links which will be useful for your upcoming examination.

"Life - Henry Van Dyke"

General English Syllabus-wise Study Materials

I. Glossary of the poem - Life

mourning (v) - feeling or expressing great sadness

veils (v) - to hide or cover something so that you cannot see it clearly or understand it

crown (n) - a prize or position offered for being the best

quest (n) - a long search for something that is difficult to find

unreluctant* (adj.) - willing to do something (*This form is generally not used but the poet has coined it for emphasis)

II. Book back Answers For Life - 10^th Poem

A. Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions that follow:

1. Let me but live my life from year to year,
With forwarding face and unreluctant soul;

(a) Whom does the word 'me' refer to?
(b) What kind of life does the poet want to lead?

Answer:
(a) 'Me' refers to the poet, Henry Van Dyke.
(b) The poet wants to lead a life facing every year with courage and willingness to do anything.

2. Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal;
Not mourning for the things that disappear

(a) Why do you think the poet is not in a hurry?
(b) What should one not mourn for?

Answer:
(a) The poet does not want to do anything in haste as he is determined to work towards reaching his goal.
(b) One should not mourn for the things that disappear.

3. In the dim past, nor holding back in fear
From what the future veils; but with a whole
And happy heart, that pays its toll
To Youth and Age, and travels on with cheer.

(а) What does the poet mean by the phrase 'in the dim past'?
(b) Is the poet afraid of the future?
(c) How can one travel on with cheer?
(d) Who does pay the toll to whom?

Answer:
(a) It means unhappy past time
(b) No, the poet is not afraid of future
(c) With memories of youth and old age
(d) The poet's happy heart pays its toll on his youth and old age

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4. So let the way wind up the hill or down,
O 'er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy:
Still seeking what I sought when but a boy,
A new friendship, high adventure, and a crown,

(a) How is the way of life?
(b) How should be the journey of life?
(c) What did the poet seek as a boy?

Answer:
(a) The way of life is rough or smooth.
(b) The journey of life should be joyful.
(c) The poet is a boy seeking new friendships, high adventure and a crown.

5. My heart will keep the courage of the quest,
And hope the road's last turn will be the best.

(a) What kind of quest does the poet seek here?
(b) What is the poet's hope?

Answer:
(a) The poet's heart will remain courageous.
(b) The poet hopes for a beautiful life.

6. In the dim past, nor holding back in fear
From what the future veils; but with a whole
And happy heart, that pays its toll – To Youth and Age, and travels on with cheer.

(a) Identify the rhyming words of the given lines.

Answer:
(a) Fear and cheer; whole and toll are the rhyming words.

7. Let me but live my life from year to year,
With forwarding face and unreluctant soul;
Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal;
Not mourning for the things that disappear

(a) Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines.
(b) What kind of life does the poet want to lead?

Answer:
(a) 'abba' is the rhyme scheme.
(b) The poet wants to lead a life without haste and steadfast in its target.

Also, read our other articles provided for your preparation.

1. Author Details & Model MCQs,
2. Poem Lines,
3. Simple explanation & Summary of the poem, &
4. Figures of speech used in the poem.

B. Answer the following question in about 80-100 words:

1. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.

Answer:
Introduction: Henry Van Dyke was an American author and poet. His poem describes Life. Life taking on life in its truest form is an adventure. This poem is beautiful and inspiring but also idealistic.

The poet's wish: Life is described not as an entity, but an experience. It must be lived with no hurry but courage, dedication, and goal. It should be lived without a hurry. He does not want to mourn for the things that he had lost. He should not worry about the past and future.

The poet's journey: He must embrace the present with happiness. We should face all problems with a smile on our faces. Life will have various situations. But we must be happy as it teaches us to grow and live.

The poet's hope: Our imagination should have the innocence of childhood. It seeks new friendships, adventure, and experiences. It will enrich us. We should have faith in our hearts. Be bold and you will lead a happy life.

Conclusion: The poet says that life is a journey that becomes joyful in all situations.

C. Based on your understanding of the poem, complete the following passage by using the phrases given in the box.

The poet wants to live his life …………… (a) ……………., willing to do something. He neither wants ………….. (b) …………. from his goal. He does not want to …………… (c) ………….. the things he has lost, not hold back for fear of the future. He instead prefers to live his life with a whole and happy heart which cheerfully travels from ………….. (d) …………. Therefore, it does not matter to him whether the path goes ……………. (e) ……………., rough or smooth, the journey will be …………… (f) …………. He will continue to seek what he wanted as a boy – a new friendship, ……………. (g) ……………. and a crown (prize). His heart will remain courageous and pursue his desires. He hopes that every turn in his life's journey will be the best.

Answers : (to be filled in the blanks)

(a) looking ahead

(b) to hurry nor move away

(c) mourn

(d) youth to old age

(e) up or down the hill

(f) joyful

(g) high adventure

The importance of reading this poem "LIFE" written by "Henry Van Dyke" is clearly described in the revised new syllabus as shown below,

1. This poem comes under the "Part-B" of the General English New Revised Syllabus.
2. It's also noticed separately in the "List of Poems". Where it consists of 25 poems & this poem is listed as number 1.

General English Syllabus, Part - B (Poetry)

1. Figures of Speech for Life Poem (Alliteration – Simile – Metaphor – Personification – Onomatopoeia – Anaphora – Rhyme Scheme – Rhyming Words – Repetition, etc.)
2. Poetry Appreciation for Life Poem
3. Important Lines of Life Poem

The poem Life written by Henry Van Dyke (Which is also a peom in Unit -1 of 10th standard of Tamil Nadu Samacheer Books) in detail with all examples of model questions asked in the previous TNPSC Group (2, 2A, 4) examinations.

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