Question

1. What does the word ‘winnows’ in the poem 'Wind' mean?

A) Cleans grains
B) Sorts grains
C) Blows strongly
D) None of these

2. Which figure of speech has been used in the poem, 'Wind'?

A) Symbolism
B) Anaphora
C) Personification
D) All of these

Answer 1

1-a

2-d

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. What does the word ‘winnows’ in the poem 'wind' mean?

Answer. B) Sorts grains

2. Which figure of speech has been used in the poem, 'Wind'?

Answer. B) Anaphora

Explanation:

1. 'Winnows' in the poem 'Wind' means to broke grain free of chaff, separate grain from husk by blowing on it
2. The commonly used figure of speech in the poem is 'Anaphora' which means repeating of certain words.

• The poem is about the 'wind', as the name suggests. The poet has described the power of the wind and says that it causes much destruction. But in the end the poet suggested how we can make friends with the wind.
• The poet compares the destructive nature of the wind with life's difficulties. It conveys a powerful message that when difficulties arise in our lives, brave people bravely face them and overcome all  challenges. On the contrary, weak people are afraid and break down easily.
• Therefore, it is important that we befriend these destructive forces  and use them constructively to make us stronger.

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