POETIC WORDS

crazy: (in this context) something extreme
rockery: a garden or part of a garden consisting of an arrangement of large stones with plants growing among them

sundial - a device used outdoors, especially in the past, for telling the time when the sun is shining. 

A pointed piece of metal throws a shadow on a flat surface that is marked with the hours like a clock, and the shadow moves around as the sun moves across the sky.

delicate: easily damaged or broken

synonym -  fragile

Alliteration – The repetition of a consonant sound at the start of two or more consecutive words. Example –  next-door neighbour

Rhyme scheme – The rhyme scheme of the poem is AABBCC.

Repetition – The lines ‘My next-door neighbour, Mrs. Jones’ is repeated at the start of every stanza to emphasize that the poet is describe the garden owned by his neighbor.

ABOUT THE POET



Reginald Arkell (14 October 1881 – 1 May 1959) was a British script writer and comic novelist who wrote many musical plays for the London theatre.

COMPREHENSION

1. Mrs. Jones feels deep love and pride for her garden, as it stands as a peaceful and beautiful space she has created and nurtured with her own hands in the middle of a harsh, concrete environment.

4. The poem "A Concrete Example" by Reginald Arkell portrays Mrs. Jones in a positive light by highlighting her dedication, resilience, and love for beauty in a dull, lifeless environment.

5. The poem "A Concrete Example" by Reginald Arkell shows that people view the world in different ways—some focus on what is, while others imagine what could be.