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ASSIGNMENT- THE LABURNUM TOP



                   1  Why is the poem named " The Laburnum Top " ?

                   2  What is the significance of ' yellow ' in the poem ?

                   3  How is the tree transformed during the bird's visit ?


                   4  To what is the movement of the goldfinch compared ? What is the basis for the comparison ?

                   5  What is the engine of the machine ? What is its fuel ?

                   6  How does the Laburnum ensures security for the nestlings ?

                   7  What do you notice about the beginning and the ending of the poem ?

                   8  What does the phrase ' her barred face identity mask ' mean ?

                   9  Where does the goldfinch go away ? Why ?
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