HSC February 2025 Poetry Section – See activities and answers
SECTION – II: POETRY
(Poetry and Appreciation)
Q.3.(A)Read the extract and complete the activities given below:(10)
| Afoot and light hearted I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me, The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose. Henceforth I ask not good fortune, I myself am good-fortune, Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing, Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms, Strong and content I travel the open road. The earth, that is sufficient, I do not want the constellations any nearer. |
A1. Identify the lines from the extract that indicate the speaker’s ‘independence’ and ‘self-reliance’. (2)
| Independence | (1) ———————- (2) ———————- |
| Self-reliance | (1) ———————- (2) ———————- |
Answer-
| Independence | 1) Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road (2) The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose |
| Self-reliance | (1) Henceforth I ask not good-fortune and I myself am good-fortune. (2) Strong and content I travel the open road. (3) I do not want the constellations any nearer. |
A2. The narrator doesn’t want ‘constellations’ near to him. Give reasons.
Answer-
The narrator doesn’t want constellations near to him because he doesn’t belong to them and doesn’t need them. He is self-reliant and satisfied. If he needs anything, he will take it from Nature. The earth is sufficient to fulfill his needs.
A3. ‘A man without liberty is a body without a soul,’ Explain your views in about 50 words.
Answer-
A man without liberty is like a body without a soul. This is true. Just as a soul gives life to a body, freedom gives purpose and meaning to human existence. Without liberty, a person cannot express their true self, pursue their dreams, or reach their full potential. Essentially, liberty is a powerful force to create a meaningful human life.
A4. Name and explain the figure of speech in the following line:
‘Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing.’
Answer–
Repetition
Explanation: The word ‘no more’ is repeated to put emphasis.
Alliteration
The sound of letter ‘n’ is repeated.
A5. Compose four poetic lines of your own on ‘freedom.’
Answer-
With wings movement, we take to flight,
Embracing freedom, pure and bright,
No chains can bind, no walls confine,
As our spirits feel it divine.
See different compositions on ‘Freedom’ by versitile teachers from all over Maharashtra.
Freedom is the right to live freely
To speak, to dream , to think happily
Freedom is a war against injustice and slavery
It is a fight against enemies with bravery
By- Arif Khan
A.I. Urdu High School & Jr. College Sakali Taluka Yawal Dist Jalgaon
Freedom is the air we breathe so wide,
A flame of hope that won’t subside.
It breaks the chains, it lights the way,
A dawn of truth, a brighter day.
By- Lungase A.V.
Shirpur
What is freedom?
A love of wisdom.
For living without fear.
Don’t burst out tears.
By- Gulam Gaus khan Aziz khan
Dr zakir Husain Urdu High School & Jr college Yawal.
Taluka Yawal Dist Jalgaon.
Freedom can’t be bought
Nor be sold,
It’s to be cherished
With a heart of gold.
Remember freedom how we earn,
A very hard lesson to learn.
Let not go the sacrifices waste,
Wish that till eternity it we taste.
By- Ganesh Atram
Freedom doesn’t mean disturbing
The Freedom of others
Freedom doesn’t mean creating hevoc
Giving Freedom to others
BY- Rahul Bhanegaonkar
Freedom comes with responsibility …
It’s to prove your ability .
Freedom makes I free.
It’s to live and let live.’
Freedom opens your mind …
No one should be left behind
Freedom learns to pour
LOVE to mankind.
By – Bharati Kapatkar
NMV Jr. College
Freedom shines like
morning light,
Breaking chains, embracing flight.
No more fear, no more night,
Hope and dreams are burning bright.
By- Savita Tawade
We need not any Stardom
We also need not any Kingdom
We are craving for What?
It’s Nothing more than ‘FREEDOM’.
By – Mr. Gajendra Satange
Shri Dattaprabhu Jr College, Pimpalkhuta Ta-Achalpur DistAmravati.
FREEDOM is Liberty.
FREEDOM is Independence
FREEDOM is the right of everyone
FREEDOM is Opportunity
By – Prof Sunita Rajput
Adarsh Junior College,Chikhli
Dist.-Buldhana
Freedom is our right
Our Forefathers had a fight
For their rights
Because Freedom makes us might
By- Prof. Dhanraj Mankare
Abhinav Jr. College, Mumbai
Freedom is the soul of life,
as a knife is a tool of a wife.
Forests can’t be there without a beautiful tree
Life is unimaginable unless we are free.
Birds in the sky are free
Children on the ground are playing free
Water in the river and the shining stars in the sky are free .
The time has come to think
Are we really fine and free?
Make your mind carefree
Live your life tension free
By- Raju Phutane, Jagruti Jr. College, Gadhinglaj
I wish I could speak aloud
Put forth my views and be proud
I am but only a girl
No freedom to speak, see or hear.
By- Jagjit Kaur
Freedom is the river wild and free,
Flowing strong to meet the sea.
No walls to block, no chains to bind,
Just endless dreams and an open mind.
By- Vijay Ahire, Kuber Jr. College, Mhasawad, Shahada
Freedom is called the cage-free,
Living is called the soul set free.
A bird that soars in the open sky,
Shows how we all can rise up high.
By – Vandana Rai, Kalyan
Freedom is being –
Fearless and Respectable
Elegant , Eager and Diligent
Obliging and Marvellous
Read the first letter
To get the freedom.
By- Prafulla Mahure
To choose one’s path,
with no fear to hold,
freedom’s gift,
more previous than gold.
— By Rokade R.S.
RAH Resi. jr.college, Indapur Dist. Pune
Freedom soars high and bold,
It’s a blessing if we can hold,
Guiding light for the ones who can find,
Free free the spirit cries.
It longs to dance in the sun and rain.
By – Mrs Varsha Swarup,
Wisdom High International School and Junior College,
Nashik
Freedom is the open door.
It is a chance to explore.
No walls to stay.
It’s a path of a boundless way
By- Aditi Ghadigaonkar, Kudal
Freedom is everyone’s desire
We must keep it and admire
If anyone wants to snatch it.
He will be fire.
By -Saqib Nadeem
Freedom is game
Everyone wants to play..
Freedom is dream..
Every one wants to see..
Freedom is a life
Everyone wants to enjoy..
Freedom.. freedom.. freedom.. everone wants it…..
By – Asha Sutar
We’re free to fly,
we’re free to roam,
Freedom is fun,
it’s our heart’s home.
Freedom’s wings,
they take us high,
We soar with joy,
in the bright blue sky.
We’re free to dream, we’re free to grow,
Freedom’s magic,
it helps us glow.
By- Rajashree Sawant,
Swami swarupanand Vidya Mandir, Paavas Ratnagiri
Freedom is the name of a high flight
Freedom is the name of a free bird
What people call freedom bird
This is the name of a great independence celebration.
By- Shaikh M.N.Husain
Abdul Majid Patel Urdu Jr. College, Chikhalwardha,
Tq-Ghatanji Dist-Yavatmal
Freedom is a best seed
We plant in best mind
We must need Freedom
We must have our Kingdom
By- Prof. Somashekhar Revatagaon
Shri Gurushantlingeshwar Junior College Dudhani, Solapur
Freedom is the breath of the open sky,
A dream that soars, unchained and high.
No chains can bind the soul that’s free,
For truth and courage are its key.
By – Prof. Dinesh Ambade
R. A. College Washim
Freedom empowers
My thoughts and dreams
My thoughts and dreams
Are for you dears.
By- Unni Thayyil
Freedom is another name of Liberty
It is our greatest property
Which is the asset of Humanity
And the summit of Spirituality.
Long Live the freedom and liberty to the eternity
By- Srinivas More
Oh my friends,come, do come
To enjoy the coveted freedom
Be free and relax in nature’s
beauty
Then really life is pretty.
Mrs.Deshmane Bhagyashree Pramod.
Tilak High school and Junior College,KARAD
DIST-SATARA
Freedom is the sky so vast and wide,
Where dreams take flight, no chains to bind.
A voice that sings with fearless might,
In justice’s glow, our souls ignite.
By – Urmila Patil, Karanja, Washim
Freedom is not to hurt or kill,
But to be kind and compassionate.
It is to lend an helping hand,
To all those who are poor &weak.
Freedom is not a choice but it’s your birth right.
By- Sheela Narasimha.
Retd. English teacher
Freedom, freedom, let’s all cheer,
Sing it loud for all to hear!
Run and play so wild and free,
Happy as the birds can be!
By- S. M. Yusuf Aziz
Moulana Abulkalam Azad High school & Jr. College, Faizpur Tal. Yawal Dist. Jalgaon
Freedom is the blessing
that is sought by all,
Be it life’s cliff or be it a fall.
It’s a precious thing
that is cherished by all,
Remember to respect it
till the day of call.
By – Shweta Ghoshal
Somalwar High School & Junior
college, Nagpur
Long ago we got freedom from slavery,
Coz’ Our Leaders have shown bravery,
Now, the meek have the right to speak
Their voices are strong and no longer weak.
-Jyoita Roy
Dr. Ambedkar College
Deekshabhoomi,
Nagpur.
Where there is freedom to open one’s lips.
where there is freedom to speak the truth.
Where everyone gets the same rights.
that is true freedom.
By- Azhar Shaikh
Freedom is the soul’s true flight,
Breaking chains, embracing light.
Fearless hearts will rise and stand,
Strength and hope go hand in hand.
By- Nadim Sir
Jijamata Mahavidyala Buldhana
Freedom
It’s the requirement of every soul
Which man or animal wants to hold
Everyone wants to be free
Let’s do something unique to sustain it plea.
By Nasreen Mam
Freedom is hope
Only then we shall cope
It is to live fully
Respect the life truly
Prof. Shweta Patil
Government Ashram school and junior college, Kalamdevi Dahanu, Dist. Palghar
Thanks to all for sharing your creativity—— 👐
Appreciation:
Q.3 (B) Read the extract and write the appreciation of the poem given below:(4)
| Is anybody happier because you passed his way? Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today? This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through; Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you? Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along? Or a churlish sort of “Howdy” and then vanish in the throng? Were you selfish pure and simple as you rushed along the way, Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today? Can you say tonight, in parting with the days that’s slipping fast, That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed? Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said; Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead? |
Answer-
See answer in Activity Workbook for Std. XII English by Prof. Tushar Chavan
Page No.304
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