Question

Then the matter
Of scorching and choking
in sun and air,
Browning, hardening'
Twisting, withering
And then it is done.
(a) Name the poem and the poet.
(b) How is the tree uprooted?
(C) What does 'it is done' refer to here?
(d) Find out the word from the passage which means 'causing to
become dry and discoloured​

Answer 1

The answer for the following questions are-

• The poem name is 'Killing A Tree' and poet is 'Gieve Patel'

• The tree is binded with the earth due to the roots. The tree is uprooted by pulling out the roots with a snap.

• 'It is done' refer to the dying of the tree. When the tree is uprooted and left behind, due to the actions of heat and wind the trunk dries up and later lead to the death of the tree.

•  The word from the passage that means 'causing to  become dry and discoloured' are Browning, hardening' twisting, withering.

Answer 2

Answer:

(a)The poem name is 'Killing A Tree' and poet is 'Gieve Patel'

(b)The tree is binded with the earth due to the roots. The tree is uprooted by pulling out the roots with a snap.

(c)'It is done' refer to the dying of the tree. When the tree is uprooted and left behind, due to the actions of heat and wind the trunk dries up and later lead to the death of the tree.

(d) The word from the passage that means 'causing to  become dry and discolored' are Browning, hardening' twisting, withering.