English (Compulsory) Class 9 Chapter 12: Poetry 2: Poetic Devices, Imagery and Rhyme Schemes

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• Class 9
• English (Compulsory)
• Unit 12
• Book pages Class 9 book pp 89-96 (poetic devices table), 129-137 (rhyming words)
• FBISE SSC-I

Chapter summary

In Q3(b) you answer questions on a stanza, and in Section A you meet MCQs on figures of speech and rhyme. This unit gives you the tools to analyse any stanza, even an unseen one. The examples here are original lines written for practice.

Topics in this chapter

• Identify rhyme schemes and figurative language in poems
• Understand figurative language, figures of speech and nuances in word meaning
• Discuss how authors use language, including figurative language, and its impact on the reader
• Give an informed personal and analytical response to a text and poetry
• Use paraphrasing skills to paraphrase a poem
• Read and analyse poetry (free verse, narrative and rhythmic)
• Mixed topics

Sample questions

Try these questions from the chapter. The answers are for Premium students.

1. Read the line.
   The moon is a coin in the pocket of night.
   Name the figure of speech and explain it. (2 marks)
2. Read the stanza.
   The lamp is low, the room is still,
   The clock ticks slow upon the sill;
   The wind outside begins to sigh,
   And clouds drift by across the sky.
   Identify the rhyme scheme and write the rhyming words. (2 marks)
3. Read the lines.
   Look inward when the world is loud,
   For peace is found beyond the crowd.
   What advice does the poet give? (2 marks)

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English (Compulsory) tests reading, writing, grammar and comprehension. Read a little every day, learn the formats of letters and essays, and practise unseen passages.