On killing a tree-Gieve Patel

The poet uses the expression 'to kill' rather than 'to cut' because ________________________________________

According to the poet, how does nature (here, the tree) renew itself after an attack by man?

• After cutting the tree, it will start growing leaves.

• It will start growing after rainwater feeds the roots

• The different parts of the tree like bark, twigs will grow to their former size if left unchecked.

• Answer option 3

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Indian scientist "Jagadish Chandra Bose" proved something important about plant life.

• that plants also have feelings as human beings.

• that pants are dead pieces of nature

• that plants can send special messages to each other

• that plants can talk

• option 1 & 3

Why do you think the poet describes in detail the cutting of a tree? What effect does it have on you as a reader?

He says that a plant takes sunlight, ________________________from the soil to gradually become a huge tree.

Why is it not easy to kill a tree?

In order to cut a tree man has to do several things:

• start chopping the fruits and flowers.

• make a deep cavity on the earth.

• root out the tree which was once anchored safely.

• cut the branches and drag the tree off the earth.

• option 2 & 3

The poet Gieve Patel wants to convey a message. That is...

• His sympathies lie with trees and nature. He is an environment activist who is angry at the destruction of nature.

• The poet is just describing the process of killing a tree.

• He is detached. It doesn't really matter to him.

• All the above

The rhyme scheme of the poem is:

• ACBCBD

• ACCBCD

• No Rhyme scheme- free verse

• ACBCBD

• Option 3

In spite of being cut, the tree will grow again.The lines to show it heals are:

• And from close to the ground

  Will rise curled green twigs,

• The most sensitive, hidden

  For years inside the earth.

• Miniature boughs

  Which if unchecked will expand again

  To former size.

• Out from the earth-cave,

  And the strength of the tree exposed

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