P-1-B. Fire and Ice ENGLISH [NCERT] - P-1-B. Fire and Ice

But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
Q.1. According to the poet, what does ice represent?
(A) Anger
(B) Hatred
(C) Jealousy
(D) Greed
Q.2. What does the poet say about ice as a cause of destruction?
(A) It is not strong enough
(B) It is useless
(C) It is powerful and sufficient
(D) It is better than fire

Some say the world will end in fire
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
Q.1. According to the poet, what does fire represent?
(A) Hatred
(B) Peace
(C) Desire
(D) Love
Q.2. What is the poet's personal opinion about how the world will end?
(A) He believes it will end in ice
(B) He is unsure about the end
(C) He holds with those who favour fire
(D) He thinks it will never end

Why does the poet also consider ice a suitable end?

What does the poet support more for destruction of the world?

How is the language of the poem?

Which emotion is associated with ice?

What does the poet think is equally strong as fire?

Write the sum and substance of the ; poem ‘Fire and Ice.

Why does the poet hold with those who ‘favour fire ?

What afe the two popular views in the society regarding the destruction of the world ?

To say that for destruction ‘Ice is also great for the poet, what does ‘Ice stand for ? How is it sufficient to bring destruction ?

There are many ideas about how the world will ‘end’. Do you think the world will end some day ? Have you ever thought what would happen if the sun got so hot that it ‘burst’, or grew colder and colder?