Question

Every tinkle on the shingles Has an echo in the heart;
And a thousand dreamy fancies Into busy being start,
And a thousand recollections Weave their air-threads into woof,
As I listen to the patter Of the rain upon the roof.

Questions :

1. How does the poet describe the falling rain?

2. What does the mind of the poet fancy?

3. Trace a word from the extract that means ‘memories’.

Answer 1

1. The poet says that the falling rain creates immense pleasure in his heart.

2. Old thoughts and memories are recollected by the poet.

3. Recollections!