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Rain On The Roof. Question Bank

The document provides an overview of the poem 'Rain on the Roof' including word meanings and a Q&A section. It highlights the poet's nostalgic reflections and emotional responses to the sound of rain, particularly memories of his mother. The poet experiences bliss and engages in dreamy thoughts while listening to the rain's soothing patter.

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Rain On The Roof. Question Bank

The document provides an overview of the poem 'Rain on the Roof' including word meanings and a Q&A section. It highlights the poet's nostalgic reflections and emotional responses to the sound of rain, particularly memories of his mother. The poet experiences bliss and engages in dreamy thoughts while listening to the rain's soothing patter.

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New Horizon Scholars School

Kavesar, Ghodbunder Road, Thane (W)-400615


CBSE Affiliation No.1130470
Grade: IX Topic: RAIN ON THE ROOF

WORD MEANINGS:
1. Humid: something which is full of moisture.
2. ‘shadows’ refers to the moisture-laden clouds which cast a shadow on
the earth.
3. hover: Move around something
4. melancholy: sad
5. bliss: Happiness
6. patter: the sound of raindrops falling on the roof.
7. tinkle: short, light ringing sound
8. shingles: rectangular wooden tiles used on roofs
9. echo: repeated sound
10.woof: weft, i.es the thread woven across the loom
11.‘busy being’ refers to human beings and here, the poet is referring to
himself
12.ere: old poetic word for ‘before’
13.dawn: daybreak
14.list: old poetic word for’ listen’
15.refrain: a repeated part of a song or a poem; here, the sound of the rain

QUESTION AND ANSWERS:


1) What did the poet dream of while listening to the rain?
Answer: While listening to the pattering of the rain, the poet dreamed of
several fancies. The poet was lost in old recollection. He dreamed of his
mother who paid attention to her children before leaving them in the morning.
The poet felt as if her mother was looking at him in a loving manner.
2)How does the poet react to the sound of the rain falling on the roof?
Or
What is the effect of the sound of the rain on the heart and mind of the poet?

Answer: The poet’s heart and mind react strongly to the sound of the rain
falling on the roof. He is in a blissful mood as he enjoys the comfort of his
bedroom, leisurely listening to the music of the rain. The music stirs a
corresponding echo in the heart of the poet. His heartbeat responds to the
sound of the rain by its rhythmic throbbing. He gets engrossed in fanciful,
dreamy thoughts. Moreover, the rain awakens many memories of the past.
Particularly, it revives the memory of his mother as she looked at her children
very affectionately before she went to sleep in her room. He recollects the
fond, affectionate look of his mother which she cast on him. Thus, the poet’s
mind and heart respond sensitively to the soft pattering sound of the rain
falling on the roof.

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