The Age of Chivalry
Video Explainer of the poem
A. Read the lines and answer the questions
When to fight for a righteous cause one did gain considerable applause.
a. When will one get an applause?
→ When one fights for a righteous or noble cause.
And in fighting for their country, faith and king noble impressions on people’s minds would ring
a. What does ‘noble impression’ mean?
→ It means an honourable or admirable influence left in people’s minds.
b. Who can leave a noble impression?
→ Brave knights who fight for their country, faith, and king can leave a noble impression.
There are many legends based on their heroic exploits a legacy of tales which have been told with much adroit
a. What does ‘heroic exploits’ mean?
→ It means brave and daring deeds or actions.
b. What are legends?
→ Legends are traditional stories about heroic people and their great deeds.
B. Answer briefly
What is an adventure?
→ An adventure is an exciting or daring experience that involves courage and risk.
Describe the appearance of a knight.
→ A knight wears shining armour and carries weapons like a sword or lance while riding a horse.
What are the characteristics of an adventure?
→ An adventure involves bravery, excitement, challenges, and the spirit to overcome danger.
C. Think and Answer
Why does the poet ask us to imagine that we have tiny wings on our back?
→ The poet asks us to imagine having wings to inspire us to be brave, free, and noble in our actions—just like the knights.
Why should we fight for righteous cause?
→ We should fight for a righteous cause because it brings honour, respect, and goodness to society.
D. Literary Appreciation
Underline the rhyming words in each stanza
Example (from the first stanza): bold – old, sword – lord, lance – romance
Write down the alliterated words from the lines given below
i. in a one to one combat defying death → defying – death
ii. that courage and strength came to the fore → came – courage
