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Lessons in Life(Poem) - Paragraph & Comprehension Questions

"Lessons in Life"

                                      -  Brigette Bryant & Daniel Ho 

  


  Paragraph Answer


Write a summary of the poem “Lessons in Life” 

                                                or

Discuss the lessons for life expressed in the poem “Lessons in Life”

        

        The poem “Lessons in Life” elucidates a few lessons for life so that one can follow to evolve into a better being. Building a good friendship is like planting a sapling. It grows and blooms to spread love and kindness. We need to be compassionate and love every organism on the Earth. We have to be grateful for every benefit we receive and we must never forget to say ‘thank you’ even for the smallest gifts. We are to reciprocate the respect as everyone is important. We ought to think of our fellow beings and the love has to be mutual. We feel sad when we are forgotten or unnoticed and the poet advises not to ignore or neglect others at any situation. Treat others in a way how we expect to be treated and it is the golden rule for a worthy life.




 Comprehension Questions


1. What is planting a flower compared to? 

Planting a flower is compared to having a friend.


2. What does the tiniest creature need?

The tiniest creature needs a space to live.

 

3. What do the smallest gifts deserve? 

The smallest gifts deserve "Thank you"


4. What will happen if you fail to give importance to others? 

If you fail to give importance to others, it makes them feel sad. 


5. What do you learn from your lessons in life?

We must respect everyone and be thankful. We must treat others in a way how we expect to be treated.

  

6. Pick and write the rhyming words from the third stanza. 

Free and me are the rhyming words in the third stanza. 

 

7.  “Having a friend is like planting a flower.” Explain. 

Building a good friendship is like planting a sapling. It grows and blooms to spread love and kindness.


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