CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

RAIN ON THE ROOF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does this poem talk about?
A
about rain
B
rain falling
C
rainfall and disturbance
D
healing powers of the rain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This rain and its sound have resurrected the fondest memory of the poet’s mother in his mind. As the rain continues, the poet tries to recollect all that caused him pain, yet at the same time lifted his spirits. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -Expert-Verified Answer. It is true that nature has healing powers. When the dust of snow from the hemlock tree fall on the poet, he felt very much relaxed and full of vigour. In simple words, the dust of snow healed the poet’s depressed mind and made him happy.

Detailed explanation-3: -This is the rain on the roof summary in which the poet tries to describe how he feels on a rainy day. The poet states that whenever it rains he starts to recall all his past memories. While lying on his bed in the cottage he listens to the pitter-patter sound of the rain.

Detailed explanation-4: -The rain creates an echo in his heart. It also brings thousands of dreamy fancies alive to his mind. The poet listens to the patter caused by the sounds of the raindrops on the roof. At this moment the memory of his mother comes alive into his mind.

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