CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The poet is standing at:-
A
At a crossing
B
Where two roads cross
C
At a crossing in autumn
D
In a forest
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The poet is standing at a point where two roads diverged in the yellow wood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: The poet was standing at the fork, he was standing at the center where he could see two roads partly dividing.

Detailed explanation-3: -The poet was feeling depressed and hopeless. So, he was not in a good mood. He was standing under a hemlock tree when suddenly a crow shook dust of snow on him. This small and simple incident changed his mood.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer. Answer: The poet is standing between the intersection of two roads. He is totally confused, then he decides to take the road which is less grassy because he loves to take up challenges.

Detailed explanation-5: -The poet is standing on the roadway or on the pavements of grey colour. This colour epitomises decay. He compares that with the floral beauty of Innisfree. However, standing even there, he can hear the sounds of the lake water lapping by the shore.

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