The Voice of The Rain [Science & Experiment] - Summary & Exercise of NEB English class 10

The Voice of the Rain: All Exercise Class 10

Voice of the Rain - Summary of the Poem

"Voice of the Rain" is a poem by Walt Whitman that celebrates the beauty and power of rain. The poem is written in free verse, which allows Whitman to capture the natural rhythms and sounds of the rain.

The poem begins with the speaker describing the sound of the rain, which he likens to a "delicate pattern" that gradually grows louder until it becomes a "mighty torrent." He then describes the way the rain "sings" as it falls, creating a "mellow, liquid, murmur" that fills the air.

As the poem continues, the speaker explores the many different forms that rain can take. He describes the way rain falls on different surfaces, such as the roofs of buildings or the leaves of trees, and how it creates different sounds and patterns depending on where it lands.

The speaker also reflects on the effect that rain has on the natural world. He notes how it brings life and vitality to plants and animals, and how it cleanses and purifies the air and the earth. He even suggests that the rain has a spiritual power, saying that it "has a soul" and that it speaks to the speaker in a language that he can understand.

Throughout the poem, Whitman celebrates the beauty and power of the rain, and encourages his readers to listen to its voice and appreciate its many gifts. Ultimately, "Voice of the Rain" is a meditation on the natural world and our place within it, reminding us of the profound connection between humanity and the environment.

A. Match the words with their meanings.

a. eternal - vii. never-ending

b. impalpable - v. not easily understood

c. vaguely - ii. unclearly

d. descend- i. come down

e. lave- vi. to pour out as water

f. atomizes- iii. indivisible particles

g. reck- iv. to take care of

B. Fill in the blanks by choosing the words given below.

[impalpable, recks, globe, drought, beautify, latent]

a. The river ran dry during the drought

b. It is still impalpable to understand how the earth originated.

c. The company produces a wide variety of make-up and skin care products designed to gently and effectively beautify human skin.

d. His greatest ambition is to sail around the globe

e. Without training, his musical talent remained latent

f. What recks it whether they win or lose?

C. Complete the summary of the poem using suitable words or phrases given below.

[quenches, rhythm, mysterious, heal, atomies, condensation, ascends, showers, originality]

The poem is a conversation between the poet and the rain. When the poet asks about the identity of the drizzle, she replies that she is the poem of the Earth. The rain expresses that it gives happiness to Mother Earth.

The rain is a perpetual process which has different forms at different times. It rises from the land as water vapour and ascends high up to the sky. It takes the form of clouds. Though it changes its form or shape, its originality remains unchanged. It shows that nature is not fully understood. Some parts of it always remain mysterious.

The raindrops pour down from above to wash away atomizes and dust layers. It quenches the thirst of the dry Earth and heals everything that is becoming lifeless. In other words, the showers make the Earth pure and beautiful.

Finally, the poet observes that the life of rain is similar to that of a song. A song also has the power to calm, heal, transform and thrill. In the same way, repeated evaporation and condensation purifies the rain. It beautifies the whole earth as a rhythm does to a poem or a music.

D. Answer the following questions.

a. What are the two voices in the poem? Who do they belong to?

The two voices in the poem are the speaker and the rain. They belong to the earth.

b. How is the cyclical movement of the rain shown in the poem?

The cycling movement of the rain is shown in the poem by describing how it rises from the land and sea as water vapour, ascends into the sky, takes the form of clouds, and then descends back to the earth as rain to wash away dust and quench the thirst of the dry earth.

c. Why are the showers necessary for the Earth?

The showers are necessary for the earth because they provide moisture to plants and animals, wash away dust and pollutants, and help in the purification and beautification of the earth.

d. How are the rain and music similar?

The rain and music are similar as they both have a rhythm and the power to calm, heal, transform, and thrill.

e. How are the clouds formed?

The clouds are formed when water vapor rises from the earth and then cools and condenses into tiny droplets, which then accumulate and form larger droplets that eventually fall to the earth as rain.

f. List the pairs of opposite words in the poem.

rise/descend

rain/draught

day/night

reck'd/unreck'd (recked/unrecked)

C. Why do water and vegetable oil not mix? 

Water and vegetable oil do not mix because they have different chemical properties. Water is polar, while vegetable oil is nonpolar. This means they are unable to form a homogeneous mixture when mixed together, and they separate into two distinct layers.

Grammar II

A. Complete the following sentences using the correct form of verbs in brackets.

a. If Gaurab were the captain, the team ... (play) better.

would play

b. I .....(call) you had I known you were in Nepal.

would have called

c. If he ... ....(not/come ) to Nepal. he would not have seen Mt. Everest.

didn't come

d. Had you arrived a bit earlier, you... . . ..(see) Manashi.

would have seen

e. We could slow down global warming if we... ....(reduce) eneray consumption.

reduced

f. If he were to see me, he .......(know) me at once.

would know

g. Were Rijisa in the USA, she... .. . (be) working for a company.

would be

h. How would you feel if someone .....(ask) you for an autograph?

asked

i. What....(you/do) if Keshab had proposed you for marriage?

would you have done

j. If I ......(have) a life jacket, I could certainly swim across the river.

had

B. Complete the following sentences with appropriate clauses.

a. If you don't leave soon,......

If you don't leave soon, you will miss your bus.

b. If it rains in winter,......

If it rains in winter, you will feel colder.

c. ...... as long as you tell the truth.

You will not get into trouble as long as you tell the truth.

e. A country cannot develop unless ......

A country cannot develop unless it invests in education and infrastructure.

f. .......if they insult you?

What will you do if they insult you?

Writing II

B. Write a letter of complaint to the concerned authority about the unmanaged garbage in your locality. Mention the hazards of unmanaged garbage to public health and suggest some measures to solve the problem.

[Address]

[Datee]

The Mayor,

Lalitpur Metropolitan

Lalitpur, Nepal

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to bring to your attention the unmanaged garbage problem in our locality that has been a persistent issue for several months. The piles of garbage on the streets and in open areas are causing a lot of inconvenience and health hazards for the residents.

Unmanaged garbage is not only an eyesore but also poses a severe threat to public health. The garbage attracts rodents and insects, which can spread diseases like dengue, malaria, and plague. The foul odor emanating from the garbage is causing respiratory problems and nausea among the residents.

Moreover, the garbage blocks the drainage system, which leads to waterlogging during the rainy season. This, in turn, causes a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests.

Therefore, I urge the concerned authority to immediately solve this problem. Some measures that can be taken to manage garbage effectively are:

1. Regular garbage collection: The garbage should be collected from households and commercial areas on a regular basis.

2. Segregation of waste: The residents should be encouraged to segregate the waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable categories.

3. Recycling: The non-biodegradable waste should be recycled to reduce the amount of garbage that ends up in landfills.

4. Public awareness: The residents should be educated on the hazards of unmanaged garbage and the importance of proper waste disposal.

I hope that the concerned authority will take prompt action to manage the garbage in our locality, which will not only improve the living conditions but also promote public health.

Thank you for your attention.

Yours sincerely,

Ramji Acharya