Class 5 English The Fisherman que ans
A. Answer the questions in a few lines
1. Why does the fisherman go out at dawn?
The fisherman goes out at dawn when everyone is still in bed to start his work of catching fish.
2. What does the line ‘Draws up his daily bread’ mean?
It means that the fisherman earns his living or gets his food by catching fish from the sea.
3. Why has the poet compared the eyes of the fisherman to the sea on foggy days?
The poet compares his eyes to the sea on foggy days to show their mysterious and unclear nature, filled with stories of wonder and fear.
4. Why is Nature of the utmost importance in this poem?
Nature is important in this poem because the fisherman depends on the sea, tides, winds, and sky for his survival. His life is closely tied to the natural world.
B. Read the lines from the poem and answer the questions
1. The fisherman has curious eyes;
They make you feel so queer,
a. Why has the poet used the word ‘curious’ for the fisherman’s eyes?
The poet uses ‘curious’ to describe the fisherman’s eyes because they seem to hold many secrets and strange stories of the sea.
