MATRIC ENGLISH SINDH BOARD SPEAK GENTLY

 

SPEAK GENTLY

 

Reference:

The writer of this poem is anonymous. But the tone of the poetry represents the poem is a part of Moorish poetry.

Central Idea:

Speaking gently to everyone is a good trait in our character. By being gentle we are likely to lose nothing and gain much in terms of friendship. Goodwill and even material rewards. It places our character and personality in a very good light and creates an everlasting impression in the minds of others.

Theme:

“Kindness is more important as compare to wisdom and recognition of it is the beginning of wisdom.”

Summary:

 

This Moorish poem is written by an anonymous poet. This poem emphasis upon speaking gently.

By speaking gently we can attain the spiritual power of rule. Treating someone harshly is a kind of moral sin which can devastate our good deeds.

Speak gently is the best way to train a child and win over his love and trust. If you don’t adopt the mild attitude your teachings will not persist for a prolonged period.

Our attitude should be soft to the aged and old people in order to create such an atmosphere in which they can pass their remaining days peacefully.

Speak mildly does not cause and burden to you. These soft words create a forever impression on the other’s hearts. The reward of adopting this habit is that in this mortal world is the good deeds and the everlasting pleasure. It also brings reward in eternal life.

 

 

 

Fill in the blanks.

i.                    Speak gently it is better far To rule by love than fear.

ii.                  Speak gently let no harsh word mar The good we may do here.

iii.               Speak gently to the little child, its love is sure to gain.

iv.                Teach it in accents soft and mild, it may not long remain.

v.                  Speak gently to the aged one grieve, not the careworn heart.

vi.                Whose sands of life are nearly run let such in peace depart.

vii.              Speak gently; 'tis a little thing dropped in the heart's deep well.

viii.           The good the joy that it may bring eternity shall tell.

 

Question and Answers:

 

Q.1    What is the result of adopting a harsh attitude?

Ans. To speak harshly is a kind of ethical and social sin which can devastate our good deeds we should produce mildness in our character. This is the only way through which we can provide security to our good deeds which we have done in this mortal world.

 

Q.2    What resemblance does he find between hearts and the deep well?

Ans. The poet finds a resemblance between and deep well because like deep well we cannot assume what is deep within the human heart. One thing is sure that the soft words go deeply in the heart and we cannot assume these words out of the hearts.

 

Q.3      Who has written this poem? What does the poem tell us?

 

Ans.     This poem has been written by an anonymous poet. This simple and short poem conveys a lasting message based on the supreme virtues (qualities) of life.

 

Q.4      Why should we speak gently?

 

Ans.    To speak gently and softly with everyone including man and woman is very good quality. By speaking soft words, we make a good impression on others and the world would be like a heaven place.

 

Q.5      What is the message of the poem “Speak Gently”?

 

Ans.    The message of the poem is that we can win the hearts of all human being by just saying soft words to them. One may not use rude words because it would take hearts away from each other. The soft words once said are stored in the deepest corner of the heart.

 

Q.6      What advise has been given by the poet through this poem?

 

Ans.    The poet advises us to speak gently to the children and to the old once. Words spoken with love in a polite and mild tone not only leave a great impression but also earn respect and honour.

 

Reference to the context:

 

           “Speak gently to the little child;

Its love be sure to gain;

Teach it in accents soft and mild,

It may not long remain.”

 

i.                   Name the poem. Who wrote this poem?

Ans.     The name of the poem is “Speak Gently”.  The writer of the poem is unknown.

ii.                 Why should we speak gently with children according to the given stanza?

Ans.     We should speak gently with the children to gain their love. If we speak to them softly they definitely respect us. They will listen to us.

iii.                What happens if we speak harshly with someone?

            Ans.        If we speak harshly with someone he will not respect and does not pay attention to                                   our sayings. He will have no respect for us.