Question

B) Read the given poem.
'Before that fatal hour
That saw me captive on the potter's wheel
And cast into his crimson goblet-sleep,
I used to feel
The fragrant friendship of a little flower Whose root was in my bosom buried deep.
d. pot
Now, answer the following questions.
(5X12=242)
1. The meaning of the word goblet is
a. cup
b. glass
e. vase
2. Which of the following word from the poem meant prisoner? [ ]
a. fatal
b. fragrant
C. captive d. crimson
3. Which literary device ( figures of speech ) is used by the poet in the above poem?
4. What do you mean by the term 'Fatal Hour'?
5. What was buried deep in its (goblet's) bosom?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. glass

2. captive

3.

4. causing death : mortal fatal injuries. 2 : causing ruin or failure a fatal mistake.

5.the fragrant friendship.