CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

RAIN ON THE ROOF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does starry spheres mean?
A
places where stars are born
B
sky filled with stars
C
star groups in the sky
D
all
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(ii) “Starry spheres” refer to the night sky abounding in stars.

Detailed explanation-2: -(ii) “Starry spheres” refer to the sky at night time which is full of stars.

Detailed explanation-3: -The answer is option B) sky filled with stars. In the poem, the poet describes the sky filled with numerous stars which he says is overcast due to the clouds.

Detailed explanation-4: -adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A starry night or sky is one in which a lot of stars are visible.

Detailed explanation-5: -Stanza 1 When the humid shadows hover Over all the starry spheres And the melancholy darkness Gently weeps in rainy tears, What a bliss to press the pillow Of a cottage-chamber bed And lie listening to the patter Of the soft rain overhead!

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