No Men Are Foreign Poem 9th English

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Listen to the 9th English Poem ' No Men Are Foreign and then answer the questions.

 

Summary of the Poem: 

"No Men Are Foreign" by James Kirkup:

Theme: Universal brotherhood and the oneness of humanity despite our differences.

Key Points:

  • Despite our tendency to see others as "strange" or "foreign," the poem reminds us of our fundamental shared humanity.

  • Beneath all external differences, we all share the same basic needs and experiences: breathing, walking the earth, being nourished by nature, working, loving, and sleeping.

  • War harms not just our "enemies" but also ourselves and the Earth we all share.

  • We should resist the urge to hate others and embrace the common ground we share, recognizing that in doing so, we protect ourselves and our planet.

Call to Action:

  • Remember our shared humanity and choose love and understanding over hatred and division.

  • Recognize that harming others ultimately harms ourselves and the Earth we call home.



What is the central theme of the poem?

  • (a) The beauty of nature
  • (b) The importance of love
  • (c) The dangers of war
  • d) Universal brotherhood and shared humanity

What line best summarizes the message of the first stanza?

  • (a) "Remember, no men are strange, no countries foreign"
  • (b) "We have many ways of thinking of other people as different"
  • (c) "Have you ever thought of some people as strange"
  • (d) "Other countries as foreign"

How does the poem portray the similarities between people from different countries?

  • (a) By comparing their appearance
  • (b) By highlighting their cultural differences
  • (c) By focusing on their shared experiences and needs
  • (d) By mentioning their shared ancestry

What effect does the repetition of the phrase "Remember" have in the poem?

  • (a) It introduces new ideas.
  • (b) It creates a sense of urgency.
  • (c) It emphasizes the importance of the message.
  • (d) It slows down the pace of the poem.

What does the poet mean by "Our hells of fire and dust outrage the innocence of air”

  • (a) War pollutes the environment.
  • (b) Nature is pure and untouched by humans.
  • (c) We should protect the Earth.
  • (d) All of the above.

What is the poet's call to action in the final stanza?

  • (a) To appreciate the beauty of other cultures.
  • (b) To fight against injustice.
  • (c) To choose love and understanding over hatred.
  • (d) To travel the world and experience different countries.

Which literary device is used in the line "Beneath all uniforms, a single body breathes"?

  • (a) Metaphor
  • (b) Simile
  • (c) Synecdoche
  • (d) Hyperbole

What is the tone of the poem?

  • (a) Angry and vengeful
  • (b) Lighthearted and playful
  • (c) Poignant and hopeful
  • (d) Fearful and anxious

What symbol is used to represent shared humanity in the poem?

  • (a) Fire
  • (b) Water
  • (c) Earth
  • (d) Air

How does the poem challenge your own perceptions of "foreignness" and "otherness"?

  • (a) It doesn't offer any new perspectives.
  • (b) It reinforces the idea of cultural differences.
  • (c) It encourages you to see the commonalities between people.
  • (d) It makes you feel more patriotic to your own country.
Location: Mogalturu, Andhra Pradesh, India

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