Corona Says | Exercise With Summary | Grade 11 | English
0The poem "Corona Says" by Vishnu S. Rai is a powerful reflection on the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and a call for introspection and change.
The speaker of the poem is the Corona Virus itself, personified as a sentient being.
Who is the speaker in the poem?
Corona Virus
Who claim that they are superior to all?
Humans
Why has the speaker come to the Earth?
To show humans the consequences of their actions
What positive changes have occurred on Earth after the speaker's visit?
Reduced pollution, increased awareness, and a renewed sense of unity
a. The speaker highlights the human toll of wars, asking if people have ever counted the number of lives lost due to conflicts.
b. The speaker warns humans that they will not be spared from future pandemics if they do not change their ways.
c. The speaker emphasizes that Earth belongs to all living beings, not just humans, and that humans must respect and protect the planet.
a. Human behaviors that contribute to suffering include greed, selfishness, and a lack of respect for the environment.
b. An epidemic is a widespread occurrence of a disease in a particular region, while a pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease. The impact of COVID-19 on human life and the environment has been immense, causing widespread illness, loss of life, economic disruption, and disruption of daily life.