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In this post, you will find the summary, questions and
answers to the poem ‘Crying’, taken from the recently
introduced English for JK UT students, Marigold Book V. Read the poem from the
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Unit 4
Summary | Questions | Answers |
Poem 4. Crying (Galway Kinnell)
Crying
Crying
only a little bit
is
no use. You must cry
until
your pillow is soaked!
Then
you can jump in the shower
and
splash-splash-splash!
Then
you can throw open
your
window
and,
“Ha, ha! ha ha!”
And
if people say, “Hey,
what's
going on up there?”
“Ha
ha!” sing back, “Happiness
was
hiding in the last tear!
I
wept it! Ha ha!”
(Galway Kinnell)
New Words
soaked:
completely wet
shower:
bath in which water is sprayed from above
wept:
shed tears, cried
Short Summary
"Crying" by Galway Kinnell is a poignant poem that explores the theme of human vulnerability and the emotional release found in tears. The speaker reflects on the act of crying and its profound impact on the human experience. The poem delves into the universal nature of tears, acknowledging them as a natural and cathartic response to life's challenges. Kinnell beautifully captures the transformative power of crying, suggesting that it not only serves as a release of emotion but also connects individuals in their shared humanity. The poem invites readers to contemplate the depth of human emotion and the healing capacity of tears.
Let’s Read
Question
1. According to the poet, should you cry a little or should you cry a lot?
Answer:
According
to the poet in the poem, we should cry a lot till our pillow is soaked with
tears.
Question
2. What can you do after crying a lot?
Answer:
After
crying a lot, you can jump in the shower and splash water on your face then open
the window and laugh so that people will see that you are happy.
Question
3. (i) Read the first two lines of the poem. Is the mood
happy? sad? angry?
jealous? upset?
Answer:
The mood in the first two lines of the poem is sad
(ii)
In the last few lines, the mood of the poet has changed. What is it now?
very happy, angry,
cheerful, sad, jealous
Answer:
The mood in the last few lines cheerful.
Question
4. Are these sentences right or wrong?
(i)
The poet says you must not cry much. ( )
(ii)
The poet says that you should cry till your pillow is soaked. ( )
(iii)
The poet says that after crying you should open the window and laugh so that
people will see that you are happy. ( )
(iv)
The poet says that you should open the window and show people that you are
crying. ( )
Answer:
(i)
The poet says you must not cry much. (Wrong)
(ii)
The poet says that you should cry till your pillow is soaked. (True)
(iii)
The poet says that after crying you should open the window and laugh so that
people will see that you are happy. (True)
(iv)
The poet says that you should open the window and show people that you are
crying. (Wrong)
Let’s Write
1.
Fill in the blanks with the exact word.
(i)
The tourists were ___________ to see the beautiful Taj Mahal. (amazed, shocked,
worried)
(ii)
The lights went out suddenly. I was alone and _____________. (worried, shocked,
frightened)
(iii)
He has been ill for a long time and his parents were __________. (unhappy, worried,
angry)
(iv)
The shopkeeper was ____________when he saw his safe wide open with all his
money missing. (unhappy, shocked, angry)
Answer:
(i)
The tourists were amazed to see the beautiful Taj Mahal. (amazed,
shocked, worried)
(ii)
The lights went out suddenly. I was alone and frightened.
(worried, shocked, frightened)
(iii)
He has been ill for a long time and his parents were worried.
(unhappy, worried, angry)
(iv)
The shopkeeper was shocked when he saw his safe wide open with
all his money missing. (unhappy, shocked, angry)
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