Blessing Flashcards
Imitatz Dharker
What is the central theme of the poem ‘Blessing’ by Imtiaz Dharker?
The central theme of the poem is the value and significance of water in a dry, parched environment.
What does the phrase ‘the skin cracks like a pod’ symbolize?
It symbolizes the harshness and desolation of the dry environment.
In the poem, what does water represent?
Water represents life, hope, and renewal.
What literary device is used in the phrase ‘the blessing’?
The phrase uses irony, as water is both a blessing and a necessity.
What imagery is used to describe the water?
Imagery of abundance and nourishment is used to describe the water.
What effect does the arrival of water have on the community described in the poem?
It revitalizes the community and brings a sense of joy and relief.
Short Answer: What is the tone of the poem ‘Blessing’?
The tone shifts from despair to joy and celebration.
Which quote illustrates the physical effects of drought on the land?
‘The skin cracks like a pod.’
What does the imagery of ‘silver’ in the poem suggest?
It suggests beauty and the preciousness of water.
Multiple Choice: The poem contrasts which two elements?
A) Water and drought B) Life and death C) Joy and sorrow
What is the significance of the title ‘Blessing’?
The title signifies the transformative power of water as a life-giving force.
Short Answer: How does Dharker use sensory imagery in ‘Blessing’?
Dharker uses sensory imagery to evoke the physical sensations and emotional responses to water.
What role does community play in the poem ‘Blessing’?
Community plays a crucial role as people come together to celebrate the arrival of water.
What does the line ‘and the rain that beats on the roof’ imply?
It implies a sense of comfort and security that comes with rain.
