Hornbill (Poem): The Voice of the Rain

Topics in this chapter

• Voice of the Rain
• Water Cycle and Renewal
• Nature Imagery and Metaphor
• Continuity, Harmony, and Life
• Rain and Song Comparison
• Free Verse, Diction, and Sound

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-2252CF

   In "The Voice of the Rain," what does the rain call itself?

   1. A.The Voice of the Sky
   2. B.The Poem of Earth
   3. C.The Song of the Sea
   4. D.The Breath of Nature
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2. Question 2Q-95FD00

   Which idea is conveyed by the rain's movement from the earth and sea to the sky and back to the earth?

   1. A.Nature follows a continuous and regenerative cycle.
   2. B.The sky permanently controls the earth.
   3. C.The sea destroys all forms of life.
   4. D.Rain exists only to decorate the clouds.
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3. Question 3Q-1BAD2C

   Why does the poet compare the rain's return to the earth with a song returning to its singer?

   1. A.Both are forgotten immediately after they are created.
   2. B.Both complete a natural cycle by returning with fulfilment and purpose.
   3. C.Both can exist only during the night.
   4. D.Both are created mainly for entertainment.
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4. Question 4Q-D2D53A

   How does the poem present rain as a life-giving force, and how is this idea connected with the poet's comparison between rain and song?

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5. Question 5Q-325B21

   In "The Voice of the Rain," the word "impalpable" suggests that the rain is

   1. A.impossible to hear
   2. B.impossible to touch or grasp
   3. C.harmful to living beings
   4. D.visible only at night
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