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Part A: Reading Comprehension

Read the poem Books by Eleanor Farjeon and answer the questions that follow.
Books
Eleanor Farjeon
What worlds of wonder are our books!
As one opens them and looks,
New ideas and people rise
In our fancies and our eyes.
The room we sit in melts away,
And we find ourselves at play
With some one who, before the end,
May become our chosen friend.
Or we sail along the page
To some other land or age.
Here's our body in the chair,
But our mind is over there.
Each book is a magic box
Which with a touch a child unlocks.
In between their outside covers
Books hold all things for their lovers.

a) Answer the following questions. 2x5=10


i. What does the poet mean by "The room we sit in melts away"?
ii. How does the poem portray books as a gateway to imagination?
iii. What is the significance of the metaphor "Each book is a magic box"?
iv. How does the poet describe the impact of books on the reader's mind?
v. What does the poet suggest about the relationship between readers and books?

b) Read the poem again, and identify 2 metaphors and 2 similes used in the poem. Then explain the purpose
of their uses. 2x5=10

c) Read the poem again and express your feelings about the magic of books as described by the poet. 10

Answer Sheet
a) Answer the following questions. 2x5=10
i. What does the poet mean by "The room we sit in melts away"?
The poet means that when we immerse ourselves in a book, our physical surroundings become
irrelevant. The book transports us to different worlds, making us forget our immediate environment.

ii. How does the poem portray books as a gateway to imagination?


The poem portrays books as a gateway to imagination by describing how they allow readers to
experience new ideas and people, and to travel to different lands or ages. Books are depicted as magical
objects that can transform the reader's reality.

iii. What is the significance of the metaphor "Each book is a magic box"?
The metaphor "Each book is a magic box" signifies that books hold a wealth of possibilities and wonders
within them. Just as a magic box contains surprises, books contain countless adventures, knowledge, and
experiences waiting to be discovered by the reader.

iv. How does the poet describe the impact of books on the reader's mind?
The poet describes the impact of books on the reader’s mind as transformative and liberating. The
reader's mind is transported to different realms and experiences, allowing them to engage with new ideas
and characters, making the physical presence of the reader less significant.

v. What does the poet suggest about the relationship between readers and books?
The poet suggests that the relationship between readers and books is deeply personal and enriching.
Books can become "chosen friends" and offer an escape from reality, creating a strong bond between the
reader and the stories they explore.
b) Read the poem again, and identify 2 metaphors and 2 similes used in the poem. Then explain
the purpose of their uses. (2x5=10)
Metaphors:
1. "Each book is a magic box"
Purpose: This metaphor highlights the idea that books contain hidden wonders and treasures. Just
as a magic box can hold surprises, books hold a vast array of experiences and knowledge.
2. "The room we sit in melts away"
Purpose: This metaphor illustrates how the physical space becomes irrelevant when one is
engrossed in a book. It emphasizes the immersive power of books in transporting readers to
different worlds.
Similes:
1. "New ideas and people rise / In our fancies and our eyes"
Purpose: This simile compares the emergence of new ideas and characters from books to
something that rises, suggesting that they come to life and become vivid in the reader's
imagination.
2. "Our body in the chair, / But our mind is over there"
Purpose: This simile compares the physical presence of the reader to their mental presence,
showing how the reader’s mind travels to different places while their body remains in one spot.

c) Read the poem again and express your feelings about the magic of books as described by the
poet. 10
Reading Eleanor Farjeon's poem Books evokes a profound appreciation for the magic that books hold. The
poem beautifully captures how books have the power to transport us from our immediate surroundings
into realms of imagination and adventure. The imagery of books as "magic boxes" and the way they make
"the room we sit in melt away" highlight their enchanting ability to capture and hold our attention. For me,
this reflects the extraordinary ability of books to transform our everyday lives into something extraordinary
and boundless. Books are not just physical objects but portals to countless experiences and friendships,
enriching our lives and broadening our horizons. The poem resonates deeply with my own experiences of
losing myself in a good book and discovering new worlds through the pages.

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