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Only from the forest
The screech-owl’s call,
Only the cricket whistling
While the dewdrops fall,
So I know not who came knocking,
At all, at all, at all.
—Walter de la Mare
Word Meanings
wee: little; nought: nothing; still: not moving or making a sound; screech: a loud, piercing,
harsh sound; cricket: an insect similar to a grasshopper but with shorter legs. The male
produces a musical chirping sound
ABOUT THE POET
Walter de la Mare (25 April 1873 – 22 June 1956) was an English
poet, novelist and short story writer. He is remembered for his
works for children. He was also known for his ghost stories. He
wrote the fairy tale ‘The Three Mulla Mulgars’ for children. His
poems and stories are widely read even today.
Read and Understand
A. Tick (3) the correct answers.
1. Someone came knocking at the door.
a. steel b. huge c. small d. wooden
2. The night was and dark.
a. still b. scary c. noisy d. cold
3. The beetle was tap-tapping in the wall.
a. black b. busy c. big d. small
4. An owl in the screeched.
a. garden b. house c. forest d. barn
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