Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow : (4)
The wind blows out weak fires.
He makes strong fires roar and flourish.
His friendship is good.
We praise him everyday.
a) Before wind weak fires are _______.
b) Wind likes those who are_______.
c) Which poetic device(s) is used in these lines?
d) What do you mean by 'blows out' phrase?
Answers
Explanation:
The wind blows out weak fires
He makes strong fires roar and flourishes
His friendship is good
We praise him every day
a)The poet, Subramanya Bharathiar, personifies weak-hearted timid persons who do not have the strength to face and overcome the challenges of life to weak fires. Like how the wind will pull down a weak fire, the poet says that if we are not strong in our life, we will also be pulled down by the various challenges of life.
b) People who are mentally strong enough to withstand any pressure in life and ready to face any challenge will have the inner strength to overcome or fight with the issue and come out successfully. Like how a heavy fire can spread and rage even more due to the movement of wind; if we are strong, challenges will make us even stronger and resilient to face any situation in the world to successfully flourish in it.
c) The word from the 'extract' that means ‘prosper’ is ‘flourish’. As the poet personifies a strong wind to that of the mind of mentally strong people, he says like how strong wind will increase a strong fire, strong people will also become stronger and flourish or prosper in their life.