Question 1

Who is the poet of the poem 'Fog'?

Accepted Answer

Carl Sandburg is the poet of the poem 'Fog'. He is an American poet, writer, and editor who is well known for this short and vivid poem describing the arrival of fog.

Question 2

What does the fog come on?

Accepted Answer

The fog comes on little cat feet, symbolizing stealth, silence, and sudden appearance just like a cat moving quietly.

Question 3

Which poetic device is predominantly used when the fog is compared to a cat?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor is used because the fog is directly compared to a cat without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Question 4

What does the fog look over?

Accepted Answer

The fog looks over harbor and city, encompassing the entire landscape silently.

Question 5

How does the fog sit according to the poem?

Accepted Answer

The fog sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on.

Poetry: Fog — NCERT Class 10 English Important Questions & Revision Notes