Hornbill (Poem): The Laburnum Top · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
How is the laburnum tree described before the goldfinch arrives?
Practice question from Hornbill (Poem): The Laburnum Top (Class 11 · CBSE · Science English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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How is the laburnum tree described before the goldfinch arrives?
- A.It is crowded with birds and filled with loud music.
- B.It is covered with fresh flowers and dancing butterflies.
- C.It is silent and still, with a few yellowing leaves.Correct answer
- D.It is shaken continuously by a strong wind.
Solution
At the beginning of the poem, the laburnum top is described as silent and still in the yellow September sunlight. Its few yellowing leaves and fallen seeds reinforce the quiet, almost lifeless atmosphere.
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