Impact of Noise in Poetry

The transcript describes the overwhelming and disruptive power of drums and bugles. These sounds penetrate various aspects of life, from solemn church gatherings to bustling city streets, affecting everyone from scholars to farmers. The relentless noise disrupts sleep, business, and legal proceedings, emphasizing the unyielding force of sound.

What is the initial action the poem calls for?

• To sing a song

• To plow the fields

• To beat drums and blow bugles

• To gather in the church

Which places are first mentioned as being disrupted by the noise?

• Markets and shops

• Churches and schools

• Parks and gardens

• Offices and factories

How does the noise affect the bridegroom?

• He becomes happier

• He finds peace

• He is unable to enjoy his wedding

• He decides to leave the city

What is the farmer unable to do due to the noise?

• Sell his produce

• Find new land

• Plow his field peacefully

• Visit the market

What does the poem suggest about the noise in cities?

• It is barely noticeable

• It overpowers all other sounds

• It is soothing to the residents

• It is calming

What happens to the sleepers in their beds?

• They sleep soundly

• They are awakened by the noise

• They are unaffected

• They dream peacefully

What is the effect of the noise on business activities?

• New businesses open

• Business activities are disrupted

• Bargains are made easily

• Business thrives

Can singers and lawyers continue their work amidst the chaos?

• Yes, they can

• No, they are interrupted

• Only singers can

• Only lawyers can

What is the poem's stance on stopping the noise?

• It encourages stopping the noise

• It urges the noise to continue

• It suggests reducing the noise

• It is indifferent to the noise

How does the poem describe the reaction to pleas and protests?

• They are celebrated

• They are considered

• They are welcomed

• They are ignored