First Flight Poems: Class 10 English (Language and Literature) (CBSE) important questions and practice
First Flight Poems is chapter 18 of 19 in CBSE Class 10 English (Language and Literature). Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Dust of Snow and Fire and Ice (Robert Frost)
- A Tiger in the Zoo and How to Tell Wild Animals
- The Ball Poem and Amanda!
- The Trees and Fog
- The Tale of Custard the Dragon and For Anne Gregory
- Poetic devices: metaphor, alliteration, personification, rhyme scheme
What examiners usually ask
- Read the extract and answer: what does the 'dust of snow' symbolise for the poet?
- How does the poet contrast the tiger in the cage with the tiger in the forest?
- Identify the poetic device in 'the fog comes on little cat feet' and explain its effect
Exam tip
Extract-based questions almost always test the rhyme scheme and one named poetic device, so for each poem memorise its rhyme scheme, its central image and the theme in one line.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from First Flight Poems for CBSE Class 10?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 10 English (Language and Literature) papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is First Flight Poems in the CBSE Class 10 English (Language and Literature) syllabus?
Yes. First Flight Poems is part of the current CBSE Class 10 English (Language and Literature) syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise First Flight Poems MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.