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In this poem, which city is the poet referring to?, Ans: The poet is referring to the city of London., 2. What time of the day is it? Write the phrase that tells us this., Ans: It is morning. The phrase that tell us this is: ‘This City now doth like a garment wear, The beauty of the morning’., 3. Name all the different sights that the poet sees as he stands on the bridge., Ans: The poet can see ships, towers, domes, theatres and temples., 4. Why do you think the air is 'smokeless'?, Ans:The air is smokeless because there is no pollution., 5. In his first splendour, a. Who does 'his' refer to?, Ans: The poet refers to the sun here., b.Explain the meaning of this phrase in your own words, Ans:Never have the sun risen on such beautiful valley, rock or hill., 6. What feeling does the poet experiences as he stands on the bridge?, Ans: The poet here feels a deep calm., 7.Which river is the poet referring to?, Ans:The poet is referring to the river Thames., 8. Personification., 9. What does the phrase 'that mighty heart' refer to? Why is it lying still?, Ans: poet is talking about the people of London. The hearts are lying still as they are still asleep., 10. Mention the line that shows the poet loves the city, Ans Never saw I! Never felt a calm so deep!