First Flight (Poem): Dust of Snow · Class 10 · CBSE English
What does the phrase 'And saved some part / Of a day I had rued' mean in the context of the poem?
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What does the phrase 'And saved some part / Of a day I had rued' mean in the context of the poem?
- A.He managed to save money on a snowy day.
- B.The rest of his day was rescued from being wasted in regret and sadness.Correct answer
- C.He stored snow in a container to use later.
- D.He shortened his walk to avoid the freezing weather.
Solution
'Rued' means held in regret or repentance. The poet felt his day was initially ruined (rued), but the simple action of nature rescued the rest of his hours from despair.
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