Harvest Hymn Question Answer Class 8 English Poorvi Chapter 11
Harvest Hymn Question Answer Class 8 English Poorvi Chapter 11 Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 173) Work in pairs and share your responses with your classmates and teacher. 1. India celebrates many harvest festivals. When is the harvest festival celebrated in your region and how is it celebrated? Answer: In my region, the harvest festival is celebrated during Makar Sankranti in January. People decorate their homes, prepare sweets from sesame and jaggery, and fly kites to celebrate the festival. 2. A hymn refers to a song of praise. (i) To whom do we offer a hymn? (ii) When and where do we sing a hymn? (iii) Why do we offer it? Answer: (i) We offer a hymn to God or divine beings. (ii) We sing a hymn during prayers, in temples, churches, or during religious ceremonies. (iii) We offer hymns to express devotion, respect, and gratitude. II Some poets and authors use words that are no longer a part of common usage. Such words are called archaic words. Work in pairs. Read th...