CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE BALL POEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the state of the boy when he lost the ball in ‘The Ball Poem’?
A
Trembling
B
Shaken
C
Confused
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The boy was very much upset after losing the ball. He was filled with sadness, which affected him greatly. Stunningly he stood in a stiff manner, overpowered with grief, trembling and staring down where his ball was lost.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the boy now, who has lost his ball. Merrily over-there it is in the water! In a world of possessions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The boy is very much troubled at the loss of his ball. He experiences grief at the loss of his much loved possession. Like a statue, he keeps staring at the ball with his desperate eyes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The boy has lost his ball. It has fallen down into the harbour. It will not be found back again. However, through the metaphor of the lost ball, the poet wants to highlight a bigger loss.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: The boy is very much troubled at the loss of his ball. He experiences grief at the loss of his much loved possession. Like a statue, he keeps staring at the ball with his desperate eyes.

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