Prayer before birth

Question 1

What is the central theme of ‘Prayer Before Birth’?

Answer 1

The central theme is the plea for protection and guidance for the unborn child in a world filled with violence and moral decay.

Question 2

True or False: The speaker in ‘Prayer Before Birth’ expresses a desire for a peaceful and loving world.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The poem uses __________ to convey the intensity of the speaker’s emotions.

Answer 3

imagery

Question 4

What literary device is predominantly used in the line ‘I am not yet born; O hear me’?

Answer 4

Apostrophe

Question 5

Identify one structure device used in ‘Prayer Before Birth’.

Answer 5

Repetition

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem? A) Joyful B) Despairing C) Indifferent D) Sarcastic

Answer 6

B) Despairing

Question 7

What effect does the use of enjambment have in the poem?

Answer 7

It creates a sense of urgency and continuity in the speaker’s plea.

Question 8

Short Answer: How does the structure of the poem contribute to its overall message?

Answer 8

The structure, with its repetitive phrasing and urgent tone, emphasizes the desperation and seriousness of the speaker’s request for protection.

Question 9

True or False: The poem includes references to specific societal issues.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the significance of the repeated phrase ‘I am not yet born’?

Answer 10

It highlights the vulnerability of the unborn child and the urgency of the speaker’s prayer.