A. Answer the following questions
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Who is the speaker in the poem?
➤ The poet is the speaker in the poem -
Who is the ‘Special Hero’ mentioned in the poem?
➤ The ‘Special Hero’ is the poet’s father. -
How did the father make the child feel safe?
➤ The father made the child feel safe by holding her in his strong arms and protecting her. -
What did the child see in her father’s face?
➤ The child saw love in her father’s face. -
What does the poet say about God?
➤ The poet says that God knew she would need her father, so He gave her a special father. -
Why does the poet say her father is a special person?
➤ Because he loved, protected, and cared for her always, like a true hero.
B. Poetic Devices
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Pick out the rhyming words from the poem.
➤ me – be, you – knew, face – place, see – be, know – hero -
Mention the rhyme scheme of the poem.
➤ The poem follows the rhyme scheme: AABB -
Write down the alliterated words in the poem.
➤ Held me, safe and secure, God knew, special hero
C. Answer in a paragraph
Describe the father’s character as depicted in the poem.
➤ In the poem "Special Hero", the poet describes her father as a strong, loving, and protective figure. From the time she was born, he kept her safe in his arms and always made her feel secure. His face showed love and care, and he was always there to support her. She believes God gave her such a special father because He knew she would need him. The father is not just a parent to her but a real-life hero, someone she admires and will always look up to.