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Word Meanings
lutes musical instruments resembling guitars
kindred people who are related to each other or have similar qualities
lustre shine or radiance
sorrowful full of sorrow or sadness
nomadic relating to a lifestyle involving moving from place to place
affinity a natural liking or connection
unburdened free from burdens or responsibilities
embracing accepting or adopting something willingly
fate destiny or what is predetermined to happen
COMPREHENSION EXERCISES
A. Tick () the correct answer.
1. What is the central theme of the poem?
(a) The beauty of nature
(b) The power of human love
(c) The call of wanderlust and freedom
2. What does the wind symbolize in the poem?
(a) Chaos and confusion
(b) Fate and destiny
(c) Destructive forces
3. According to the poem, what are the poets’ “lays” about?
(a) Modern cities and technologies
(b) Battles of the present day
(c) Happy and sorrowful events from the past
4. What is the singers’ attitude towards love and joy?
(a) They are important aspects of life to be cherished.
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