pick outtwo adjectives ised to describe the schoolmaster from the first five lines . Justify the use oft these words with instances from the rest of the poem
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umm where are the lines..please post a proper question so we can answer it..
Answer:
severe & strict
Explanation:
The schoolmaster is noted to be "severe." His reputation as a strict and serious teacher is supported in these lines:
Full well they laugh'd with counterfeited glee,
At all his jokes, for many a joke had he
Although his jokes aren't particularly funny, the students fake laughter because they are a bit afraid not to. If their teacher thinks a joke is funny, they will not disagree with him.
The schoolmaster is also noted to be "stern to view." The speaker supports that description in these lines:
Full well the busy whisper, circling round,
Convey'd the dismal tidings when he frown'd
The teacher's face is so stern that the students watch him to anticipate the degree of his mood. When he seems to be especially unhappy, noted by his frown, the students whisper to each other about the "dismal tidings" they will have to endure through that day's lesson.
In spite of these adjectives, the speaker admires his teacher's knowledge and notes that he has a kind heart in spite of his "stern" and "severe" demeanor.