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Lesson 6: The Eagle, , Let’s ponder, , A. 1. The title “The Eagle’ is appropriate because the poem is about an eagle in the wild and its, different movements. It also describes how the eagle is standing poised at the cliff. It depicts, the image of a powerful predator, symbolising strength and power., , 2. Stanza ,¢), d), e), f), g), i), k), Stanza 2: a), c), d), f), g), . a) three, b) Yes, the lines of each stanza rhyme with each other., , , , , , Headword Pub, , , , g Company Pvt. Ltd, , , , , , c) No, the rhyme scheme of both stanzas are not same., d) The rhyme scheme is aaa bbb., , 5. Answers may vary., , =, , Answers may vary., , 7. a) The poet highlights the theme of strength and skills by using the words ‘clasps’, ‘watches’, and ‘like a thunderbolt he falls’. These words show that the bird dominates that place, where, no human being can reach. They also highlight a sense of freedom and power that the, , bird has as it lords the lands below it. The eagle has an eye for its prey and this is clear as, the poet explains its plunge into the sea. The word ‘thunderbolt’ suggests the eagle’s speed,, swiftness and effortless movement., , =&, , The phrases ‘close to the sun’, ‘ring’d with the azure world’, ‘wrinkled sea’ and ‘mountain, walls’ suggest that the poet highlights nature and its various elements. The eagle’s, magnificence is enhanced with these elements and it becomes more alive, thus telling the, readers that there is nothing that can surpass or be separated from nature and its beauty., , 8. a) alliteration b) simile c) alliteration d) imagery e) personification