What is the name of the author of The Little Match Girl
Hans Christian Andersen
Meaning of Tender
soft and soothing
Meaning of Treble
A musical note
Who has been described as a 'friend of sun and sky'
The Tree
Who is the Poet of the poem
Henry Cuyler Bunner
Who holds 'all the growth of our land'? Which land is the poet referring to?
According to the poet tree holds 'all the growth of our land'. The poet has the growth of his own nation in mind.
What did the little girl wish to do to warm her fingers?
The little girl wished to be able to light a match and warm her fingers.
Hushed
very quiet and still
What social and ecological benefits of planting a tree does the poet refer to in the poem
A tree ensures a healthy environment. Planting trees also results in civic good.
What did the little girl do to escape the cold?
The little girl huddled down in a corner formed by two houses to escape the cold.
Why was the girl carrying matches with her?
The little girl was carrying matches as she was sent by her father to sell them to earn some money.
Which line has been repeated in the poem and why?
The line 'What does he plant who plants a tree?' has been repeated in the poem to underline the value pf planting trees and the importance of trees in our-live
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