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🌈 Poem Summary – “The Rainbow” by Christina Rossetti

The poem compares man-made things like boats, ships, and bridges with the natural beauty of a rainbow. The poet admires how boats sail on rivers and ships on seas, and how bridges connect places. But above all, she finds the rainbow most beautiful — calling it a magical bridge that stretches from Earth to sky.

✍️ Let Us Think – Questions & Answers

  1. Explain the meaning ofthe word 'bow' used in the poem?
    ➤ It refers to the rainbow, which is shaped like a curved arch in the sky.

  2. Which bridge does the poet like more and why?
    ➤ The poet prefers the rainbow over man-made bridges because it is prettier and magical — it connects Earth to the sky.

  3. What does the word ‘these’ is used for different things in stanzas one and two . What are the things for which 'these' has been used in each stanza?
    ➤ In stanza one, ‘these’ means boats and ships.     In stanza two, it refers to bridges built on rivers.

  4. True or False Statements:

    • Ships sail on the river. ❌ False
    • Boats sail on the sea. ❌ False
    • Bridges are built on the river. ✅ True
    • A road is built from Earth to the sky. ❌ False (Only the rainbow is described like that)

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💬 Think and Discuss – Answers

  1. What are the ways in which you can cross a river?
    ➤ You can cross a river by:

    • Walking or driving over a bridge
    • Riding a boat or ferry
    • Swimming (only if safe)
    • Using a raft or canoe
    • In some places, even a ropeway or zipline is used!

  2. Have you ever seen a rainbow, in real life or in pictures? How did you feel?
    ➤ Yes, I have seen a rainbow in the sky after rain. It made me feel happy, excited, and a little curious. The colors looked magical, like a painting in the sky.

  3. If you could walk on a rainbow, where do you think it would take you?
    ➤ If I could walk on a rainbow, I think it would take me to a magical land in the clouds, full of colors, dreams, and maybe even a pot of gold — just like in fairy tales!



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