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FIRE AND ICE


        Some say the world will end in fire,
        Some say in ice.
        From what I’ve tasted of desire

        I hold with those who favor fire.
        But if it had to perish twice,
        I think I know enough of hate
        To say that for destruction ice Is also great
        And would suffice.


        i      Choose the CORRECT statement about the given poem.
        a)     Fire and ice are images—they help the readers visualise the power of nature over
        man.
        b)     Fire and ice are symbols—not of natural disasters, but of humanity’s ability to create
        disasters of its own.
        c)     Fire and ice are elements—not of Nature but man-made and possess the ability to
        create havoc for mankind.
        d)     Fire and ice are agents—they change the thinking of mankind from negative to
        positive and bring harmony.


        ii     Select the option that correctly classifies the connotations for fire and ice, as
        suggested in the poem.
        (1) rage      (2) violence  (3)     indifference  (4) hate       (5) greed
        a) Fire- 3,4; Ice- 1,2,5
        b) Fire- 2, 5; Ice-1,3,4

        c) Fire-1,3,5; Ice- 2, 4
        d) Fire- 1,2,4; Ice- 3,5

        iii    The poem is a_________, put across by the poet.
        a)     powerful warning
        b)     heart-felt apology
        c)     earnest appeal
        d)     vengeful threat









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