Here are the notes of the poem “The Rain” for the students of 1st year. 11th class students belong to all Boards of Punjab can read these “the Rain” book-3 notes online or they can also download them by clicking on the download button below.

Reference to the Context

These lines have been taking from the poem “The Rain” by William Henry Davies. In this beautiful poem, the poet describes the joys of rain. The raindrops are falling on the leaves of the trees and there is a sweet noise. The leaves look washed, fresh and rich in greenery after the rain. The rain has added to the beauty of nature.

Explanation

In the given lines, the poet is describing the charming scene of rain. He says that the leaves of the big tree are drinking rainwater. It is pleasant to hear the sweet noise of the rain. After the rain, the sunlight will fill the raindrops hanging on the leaves of the trees with sunshine will add to the colour and charms of nature and the sight will be worth seeing.

Questions and Answers

Q. What was drinking rain?
Ans. The leaves of the trees were drinking rainwater. Heavy rain was falling on the trees. The noise suggested as if the leaves were drinking rainwater.

Q. How can a rainy day be enjoyed?
Ans. Rainy day, especially in summer, brings a lot of recreation and joys. we can enjoy it by bathing and playing in it. We can also arrange a mango party. Children can float paper boats on the rainwater.

Q. Write the central idea of the poem rain.
Ans. The poem is about the joys of the rain. The sound of the rain is pleasant. The rain has added to the beauty and colour of nature. The poet says that a scene after rain will be lovely.

Synonyms

  1. I hear rich leaves on top
    Giving the poor beneath
    (Below, Under, Lower than)

2. Tis a sweet noise to hear. (It is)

3. A wondrous light will fill (Amazing, astonishing, wonderful)

4. Who is the poet of the “The Rain”? (William Henry Davies)