NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Chapter 2 Try Again
II. Complete the following sentences suitably.
1. We can say that the poet uses the narrative style because ________.
Answer:
We can say that the poet uses the narrative style because the poem tells a story about King Bruce and the spider, describing events in a sequential and detailed manner.
2. The central idea of the poem is ________.
Answer:
The central idea of the poem is perseverance and determination— never giving up despite repeated failures, as shown through the spider’s efforts and King Bruce’s realisation.
III. Pick three examples from the poem for each of the following:
1: lines that describe the spider’s efforts.
Answer
(i) “It soon began to cling and crawl / Straight up with strong endeavour”
(ii) “Up, up it ran, not a second to stay”
(iii) “Steadily, steadily, inch by inch, / Higher and higher he got”
Answer
(i) “cling and crawl”
(ii) “silken, filmy clue”
(iii) “brave attempts”
IV: Why does the poet repeat the following words or phrases in the poem?
tried and tried; steadily, steadily; up, up
Answer
The poet repeats these words to emphasise the spider’s determination, persistence, and continuous effort to reach its goal despite falling multiple times.
1. The rhyme scheme of the poem is ____________. (AABB/ABBA/ABAB)
2. ‘Bravo’ is an example of ____________. (conjunction/interjection/adjective)
3. The poet uses ‘twas and ‘tis for the sake of ____________. (rhythm/rhyme/contraction)
Answer:
1. The rhyme scheme of the poem is AABB. (AABB / ABBA/ ABAB)
2. ‘Bravo’ is an example of interjection. (conjunction/interjection/ adjective)
3. The poet uses ‘twas and ‘tis for the sake of contraction, (rhythm / rhyme / contraction)
VI. The spider’s climbing is compared to King Bruce’s own struggles. Just as the spider repeatedly attempts to reach its web, Bruce is trying to achieve a great deed for his people. This poetic device is called a metaphor. It strengthens the poem’s message about perseverance—keep trying till we succeed.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that involves an implied comparison between two unlike things without using ‘like’, ‘as’, or ‘as...as’. It suggests that one thing is another, highlighting similarities between them to add deeper meaning or understanding.
1: Read the following sentences and identify metaphors and similes. Write M for metaphor and S for simile.
(i) He ran as fast as a cheetah. ____
(ii) The world is a stage.
(iii) The night was as dark as coal.
(iv) He sang like an angel.
(v) Her voice was music to his ears.
(vi) The classroom was a zoo.
(vii) The baby slept like a log.
(viii) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
(ix) The lake was a mirror, reflcting the sky.
Answer
(i) He ran as fast as a cheetah. – S
(ii) The world is a stage. – M
(iii) The night was as dark as coal. – S
(iv) He sang like an angel. – S
(v) Her voice was music to his ears. – M
(vi) The classroom was a zoo. – M
(vii) The baby slept like a log. – S
(viii) Her smile was as bright as the sun. – S
(ix) The lake was a mirror, reflecting the sky. – M
Question 2.
Read the following sentences and transform the similes to metaphors and metaphors to similes. Two examples have been given.
(i) Knowledge spreads like the branches of a mighty tree.
Knowledge is a spreading branch of a mighty tree.
(ii) His courage was a beacon, guiding us through the storm.
- His courage was as bright as a beacon guiding us through the storm.
- His courage was like a beacon guiding us through the storm.
(iii) The book was a treasure chest, filed with endless adventures.
Answer:
The book was like a treasure chest, filled with endless adventures.
(iv) Her laughter was a melody that brightened the darkest days.
Answer:
Her laughter was like a melody that brightened the darkest days.
(v) The mountain stood as a guard, watching over the valley below.
Answer:
The mountain was a mighty guard, watching over the valley below.
(vi) The night was like a velvet cloak, wrapping the world in mystery.
Answer:
The night was a velvet cloak, wrapping the world in mystery.
(vii) Her thoughts were like butterfles in a summer meadow.
Answer:
Her thoughts were butterflies fluttering in a summer meadow.
Pages 21-22 - Let us think and reflect
Question 1.
Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.
1. He flung himself down in low despair,
As grieved as man could be;
And after a while he pondered there,
“I’ll give it all up, ” said he.
Now just at that moment a spider dropped,
With its silken, filmy clue;
(i) Select the phrase which shows the physical expression of the King’s emotional state.
Answer:
The phrase that shows the physical expression of the King’s emotional state is:
“He flung himself down in low despair.”
(ii) Why does the poet use the word ‘low’ before despair?
Answer:
The poet uses the word “low” before “despair” to show that King Bruce was deeply discouraged and hopeless. He had completely lost confidence and believed he would never succeed.
(iii) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
In the line, ‘And after a while he pondered there’, the word ‘pondered’ means ________.
A. paused
B. thought
C. noticed
D. rested
Answer:
B. thought.
(iv) Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets.
The phrase ‘silken filmy clue’ creates an image of something that is ________ (long and light/very delicate and soft).
Answer:
very delicate and soft.
Question 2.
".. when it toils so hard to reach and cling, And tumbles every time”
But up the insect went once more,
Ah me! ‘tis an anxious minute;
He’s only a foot from his cobweb door,
Oh say, will he lose or win it?
(i) Choose the correct option to complete the analogy.
toil: hard :: ________ : ________.
A. roll: tumble
B. tumble: circle
C. compress: roll
D. jump: tumble
Answer:
A. roll: tumble.
(ii) List any two characteristics of the spider highlighted in the line, ‘But up the insect went once more’.
Answer:
Two characteristics of the spider highlighted in the line “But up the insect went once more” are:
1. Perseverance* – The spider does not give up despite repeatedly falling; it keeps trying again and again.
2. Determination – It is committed to reaching its goal and continues climbing despite difficulties.
(iii) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
The expression ‘Ah me!’ in the extract indicates a sense of ________.
A. happiness
B. stress
C. relief
D. loneliness
Answer:
B. stress.
(iv) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason.
Readers are able to relate to this extract because .
Answer:
It reflects real-life struggles, where people face failures but must keep trying with perseverance and determination to achieve success.
II. Answer the following questions.
Question 1.
How does the first stanza help in setting the mood of the poem?
Answer:
This stanza helps in setting the mood of the poem by preparing the reader for the king’s journey of struggle and eventual determination as it is portraying a sense of sadness, disappointment of the King.
Question 2.
Describe how King Bruce’s attitude changes from the beginning towards the end of the poem.
Answer:
At the beginning of the poem, King Bruce is sad, discouraged, and ready to give up after repeated failures. However, after watching the spider continue trying until it succeeds, he regains confidence and determination. Inspired by the spider’s perseverance, he decides to try again and finally achieves success.
Question 3.
The poet describes every action of the spider in great detail. What does this tell us about his attitude towards the spider?
Answer:
The poet’s detailed description of every action of the spider shows his deep admiration, curiosity and respect for its perseverance and determination. Instead of dismissing the tiny creature, the poet carefully observes its struggles and repeated attempts to climb back to its web.
Question 4.
How does the spider inspire us to overcome despair and not give up?
Answer:
The spider’s actions teach us that failure is not the end, but rather a step towards success, and that we must stay determined, work hard, and never give up in life.
Question 5.
The poem teaches us that failures are stepping stones to success. Explain.
Answer:
The poem teaches us that failures are stepping stones to success by showing how both the spider and King Bruce face repeated failures but ultimately achieve their goals through perseverance. It conveys the message that true winners are those who never give up.
Question 6.
The spider’s journey tells us that anyone can be a source of inspiration in our lives. Elaborate.
Answer:
The spider inspires us in many ways:
(i) It never gives up despite repeated failures.
(ii) It teaches that patience, courage, and determination lead to success.
(iii) Its persistence motivates King Bruce to try again, showing that even a tiny creature can inspire people to achieve great things.
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