CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The poet took the road ____
A
to the right
B
to the left
C
the one less traveled by
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The poet took the road which was less travelled by because he wanted to be different from others in his life.

Detailed explanation-2: -The phrase the road less traveled means a choice made in one’s life that is unconventional, a choice that leads one in a different direction than most people. The connotation is of a choice that expresses individuality and leadership.

Detailed explanation-3: -5 Famous Literary Quotes Explained: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by” This line comes from a poem titled, “The Road Not Taken, ” by the American poet, Robert Frost (1874-1963).

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The poet took the road which was less travelled as it was grassy and less worn. The poet regretted his decision as he thought that he would have been successful if he would have taken the other road and so his life would have been different.

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