Group-1
What is the poem’s name?
On Killing a Tree
Who wrote the poem?
Gieve Patel
What other job does the poet do?
Doctor
Is the poem in rhyme or free verse?
Free verse
What is the poem about?
Killing a tree
Is the tree easy to kill?
No
What part of the tree bleeds?
Bark
Who is the poem about?
A tree
What tool is used to cut the tree?
Axe
What must be done to fully kill the tree?
Uproot it
What shows the tree is alive?
It bleeds
What does “bleeding bark” mean?
The tree is hurt
What is it called when the tree is said to bleed?
Personification
What sound is repeated in “bleeding bark”?
Alliteration
Is the poem real or symbolic?
Symbolic
What does the tree stand for?
Life and strength
What does uprooting the tree mean?
Total destruction
What message does the poem give?
Protect nature
What does the tree’s root show?
Deep strength
What is the tone of the poem?
Serious
What lesson does the poem teach?
Don’t harm nature
How does the poem help nature?
It reminds us to protect it
What does the poem say about nature?
Nature is strong but can be hurt
Is the poem about growing or killing a tree?
Killing
Does the poet like or dislike killing trees?
Dislike