CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

FIRE AND ICE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How does the last line develop the theme of the poem?
A
It suggests that opposite beliefs will destroy each other.
B
It emphasises concerns about the environment
C
It draws a conclusion about the strength of emotions
D
It establishes that different sides can work together
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The last line picks up on the idea that we don’t know whether fire or ice is stronger. The end of the poem suggests that it doesn’t matter which is stronger: both will do the trick. “Suffice” means to be enough to bring about some effect.

Detailed explanation-2: -Poetic closure is the sense of conclusion given at the end of a poem.

Detailed explanation-3: -The old lost road through the woods.” He concludes with the line, “But there is no road through the woods.” It has vanished so completely, he could not prove to another it ever existed.

Detailed explanation-4: -She aims to present the feelings instilled by segregation in the poem and her determination to fight the injustice in the world. The poem resonates with all communities and people who are desiring to overcome an issue.

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