Welcome to the lesson on the poem “Sound” by Rajani Purulekar, a thought-provoking piece that explores the deeper emotions hidden within nature’s voice. In this poem, the poet uses the image of a tree being cut to show the silent sorrow and memories of nature. The wind becomes the messenger, carrying songs of grief and beauty, while reminding us that many people fail to hear the meanings behind simple words.

In this course, you will:

• Read and enjoy the poem stanza by stanza, with explanations to understand its meaning.
• Explore poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, personification, and sound effects used to bring the tree and wind to life.
• Develop comprehension skills by answering questions, matching lines with their meanings, and identifying figures of speech.
• Practice grammar by learning about question structures and WH-questions through examples taken from the poem.
• Build values by reflecting on the importance of respecting and protecting nature, especially trees, and by discussing ways we can save them.
• Engage in interactive tasks like drag-and-drop, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false, and multiple-choice questions to check your learning in a fun way.

By the end of this course, you will not only understand the meaning and message of the poem but also learn to appreciate the power of sound, the importance of sensitivity to nature, and the value of expressing emotions through words.