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Poetic appreciation
Poetic Appreciation 4 Marks Write a poetic appreciation of the poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ with the help of the following points. About the poem / poet and the title The theme Poetic Style Language /Poetic devices Special features Message, values, morals in the poem Your opinions about the poem Ans: About the poem / poet: The poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ is narrative poem which centers on the quest for freedom, It has been taken from ‘Leaves of Grass’ written by Walt Whitman who was an American poet, essayist and journalist. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon and is often called ‘The Father of Free Verse.’. This poem is a beautiful blend of human feelings. Title of the poem: The title of the poem is significant and appropriate because the road signifies mobility and freedom. Poetic Style and theme: The poem, ‘Song of the Open Road’ is separated into four separate stanzas. With the exception of the first stanza, which contains only three lines and the other stanzas contain four lines. The poem utilizes free verse, means it has no regular rhyme. It has unique arrangements of words and different lengths. It is told from the first-person point of view. Walt Whitman strongly advocates importance of free life, optimism & Freedom which is the major themes of this poem. Poetic devices: The poem is written in free verse. The poet uses here simple poetic devices such as Alliteration, Repetition, Antithesis, Inversion, Paradox, Tautology, Metaphors etc. He employs Metaphor comparing road to ‘the road of life. The poet makes use of symbols like constellation and brown road. He also uses many phrases like light hearted, querulous criticism etc. Special features: The poem is written in very simple and effective language. Which is easy to understand and it creates an impact on the readers. It is written in first person narration. As it is written in free verse, it doesn’t have rhyme scheme. The use of brackets in fourth stanza is a typical feature of the poem that makes the stanza more remarkable. Message/other: It is a didactic poem (moral giving poem) which teaches us that we should be optimistic and happy. It motivates and encourages us to enjoy freedom. I like this poem because it gives us a new attitude to look at life and should not live the routines of ordinary life. product Poetic Appreciation 4 Marks Write a poetic appreciation of the poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ with the help of the following points. About the poem / poet and the title The theme Poetic Style Language /Poetic devices Special features Message, values, morals in the poem Your opinions about the poem Ans: About the poem / poet: The poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ is narrative poem which centers on the quest for freedom, It has been taken from ‘Leaves of Grass’ written by Walt Whitman who was an American poet, essayist and journalist. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon and is often called ‘The Father of Free Verse.’. This poem is a beautiful blend of human feelings. Title of the poem: The title of the poem is significant and appropriate because the road signifies mobility and freedom. Poetic Style and theme: The poem, ‘Song of the Open Road’ is separated into four separate stanzas. With the exception of the first stanza, which contains only three lines and the other stanzas contain four lines. The poem utilizes free verse, means it has no regular rhyme. It has unique arrangements of words and different lengths. It is told from the first-person point of view. Walt Whitman strongly advocates importance of free life, optimism & Freedom which is the major themes of this poem. Poetic devices: The poem is written in free verse. The poet uses here simple poetic devices such as Alliteration, Repetition, Antithesis, Inversion, Paradox, Tautology, Metaphors etc. He employs Metaphor comparing road to ‘the road of life. The poet makes use of symbols like constellation and brown road. He also uses many phrases like light hearted, querulous criticism etc. Special features: The poem is written in very simple and effective language. Which is easy to understand and it creates an impact on the readers. It is written in first person narration. As it is written in free verse, it doesn’t have rhyme scheme. The use of brackets in fourth stanza is a typical feature of the poem that makes the stanza more remarkable. Message/other: It is a didactic poem (moral giving poem) which teaches us that we should be optimistic and happy. It motivates and encourages us to enjoy freedom. I like this poem because it gives us a new attitude to look at life and should not live the routines of ordinary life. Poetic Appreciation 4 Marks Write a poetic appreciation of the poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ with the help of the following points. About the poem / poet and the title The theme Poetic Style Language /Poetic devices Special features Message, values, morals in the poem Your opinions about the poem Ans: About the poem / poet: The poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ is narrative poem which centers on the quest for freedom, It has been taken from ‘Leaves of Grass’ written by Walt Whitman who was an American poet, essayist and journalist. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon and is often called ‘The Father of Free Verse.’. This poem is a beautiful blend of human feelings. Title of the poem: The title of the poem is significant and appropriate because the road signifies mobility and freedom. Poetic Style and theme: The poem, ‘Song of the Open Road’ is separated into four separate stanzas. With the exception of the first stanza, which contains only three lines and the other stanzas contain four lines. The poem utilizes free verse, means it has no regular rhyme. It has unique arrangements of words and different lengths. It is
In to the wild g1
1] The eight-and-a-half-hour-long day inside the hide was as fruitful as the Jambha tree standing tall on the edge of Umbarzara. (Change the degree) Ans: The Jambha tree standing tall on the edge of Umbarzara was not more fruitful than the eight-and-a-half-hour-long day inside the hide. 2] Before wrapping up my day at this natural waterhole, I took entries of the avifauna in my field notes. (Wh- Question) Ans: When did I take entries of the avifauna in my field notes? 3] I camouflaged the hide, took my essentials, came out of the hide and stretched out to my heart’s content. 4] I lifted my camera bag and took the familiar trail (path/track) to Pitezari. (Rewrite beginning with “Lifting……..”/ Make Simple) Ans: Lifting my camera bag, I took the familiar trail to Pitezari. 5] I was treading cautiously among the woods. (Rewrite using “Past perfect continuous tense”) Ans: I had been treading cautiously among the woods. 6] Walking alone in a jungle needs more alertness than walking with a companion (Change the degree). Ans: Walking with a companion does not need as alertness as Walking alone in a jungle. 7] The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree making alarm calls out of fear for life. (Make Compound and complex sentences) Ans: Complex – The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree that was making alarm calls out of fear for life. . Compound: The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree and was making alarm calls out of fear for life. 8] All this upheaval was created by only one animal’s presence- a Leopard. (Change the voice) Ans: Only one animal’s presence- a Leopard created all this upheaval. 9] Many animals make alarm calls when they see a predator. (No sooner—than) Ans: No sooner do many animals see a predator than they make alarm calls 10] The Langur is most reliable. (Change the degree) Ans: Comparative- The Langur is more reliable than any other animal. Positive – No other animal is as reliable as the Langur. 11] A fresh scat was lying before me on the trail (Wh- Question). Ans: Where was a fresh scat lying? 12] But the big cat was not visible. (Remove not and rewrite the sentence) Ans: But the big cat was invisible. 13] It is an elusive animal. (Rewrite as an exclamatory sentence) Ans: What an elusive animal it is! 14] As I moved forward on the trail to Pitezari, the fading alarm calls were still heard in the background. (No sooner—than) Ans: No sooner did I move forward on the trail to Pitezari than the fading alarm calls were still heard in the background. 15] I could tell instinctively that the Leopard had moved away. (Voice) Ans: The Leopard had moved away could be told instinctively by me. 16] I saw a man standing at a distance with a stick in his hand. (Use who and rewrite the sentence) Ans: I saw a man who stood at a distance with a stick in his hand. 1] The eight-and-a-half-hour-long day inside the hide was as fruitful as the Jambha tree standing tall on the edge of Umbarzara. (Change the degree) Ans: The Jambha tree standing tall on the edge of Umbarzara was not more fruitful than the eight-and-a-half-hour-long day inside the hide. 2] Before wrapping up my day at this natural waterhole, I took entries of the avifauna in my field notes. (Wh- Question) Ans: When did I take entries of the avifauna in my field notes? 3] I camouflaged the hide, took my essentials, came out of the hide and stretched out to my heart’s content. 4] I lifted my camera bag and took the familiar trail (path/track) to Pitezari. (Rewrite beginning with “Lifting……..”/ Make Simple) Ans: Lifting my camera bag, I took the familiar trail to Pitezari. 5] I was treading cautiously among the woods. (Rewrite using “Past perfect continuous tense”) Ans: I had been treading cautiously among the woods. 6] Walking alone in a jungle needs more alertness than walking with a companion (Change the degree). Ans: Walking with a companion does not need as alertness as Walking alone in a jungle. 7] The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree making alarm calls out of fear for life. (Make Compound and complex sentences) Ans: Complex – The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree that was making alarm calls out of fear for life. . Compound: The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree and was making alarm calls out of fear for life. 8] All this upheaval was created by only one animal’s presence- a Leopard. (Change the voice) Ans: Only one animal’s presence- a Leopard created all this upheaval. 9] Many animals make alarm calls when they see a predator. (No sooner—than) Ans: No sooner do many animals see a predator than they make alarm calls 10] The Langur is most reliable. (Change the degree) Ans: Comparative- The Langur is more reliable than any other animal. Positive – No other animal is as reliable as the Langur. 11] A fresh scat was lying before me on the trail (Wh- Question). Ans: Where was a fresh scat lying? 12] But the big cat was not visible. (Remove not and rewrite the sentence) Ans: But the big cat was invisible. 13] It is an elusive animal. (Rewrite as an exclamatory sentence) Ans: What an elusive animal it is! 14] As I moved forward on the trail to Pitezari, the fading alarm calls were still heard in the background. (No sooner—than) Ans: No sooner did I move forward on the trail to Pitezari than the fading alarm calls were still heard in the background. 15] I could tell instinctively that the Leopard had moved away. (Voice) Ans: The Leopard had moved away could be told instinctively by me. 16] I
The cop and the Anthem- Intro
Summary of The cop and the Anthem Summary of The cop and the Anthem Summary of The cop and the Anthem Cop and the Anthem is the story of a homeless man, Soapy who lives in Madison Square Park In New York City, in the summer. However, in winter the park is too chilly to stay at. Therefore, he has to find another place for himself. The place that Soapy prefers for winter is Blackwell’s Island, a local jail. He gives himself under police custody and lives there every winter. Leaving the bench, he thinks of going to a high-class restaurant for a meal. There, he will refuse to pay the bill after eating and they will call the police to arrest him. For instance, he is proud of his appearance that he can fool them for an elite person easily. Soapy has a neatly shaven face. He also wears a beautiful coat and a decent tie. Having confidence in his appearance, Soapy imagines a lavish meal. But as he enters the hotel, a head waiter sees his threadbare trousers. Instead of arresting him by the police, he is silently conveyed out of the restaurant. Despite his confidence in his dressing sense, his reality is reflected through his worn-out pants. Then Soapy attempts on another crime. He reaches in front of a shop and throws a stone on the window that breaks the glass window. Soapy thinks that he has succeeded in his goal. Consequently, a policeman arrives to inspect the crime scene. Soapy, out of excitement, admits his crime. To his misfortune, the police officer does not doubt him “even as a clue” for the crime. Leaving Soapy there, the police runs behind another person who was catching a car. Then he finds a low-quality restaurant and makes his way to the table. After eating to his full, he refuses to pay the bill because he has no money to give to them. The waiter gets furious but decides to throw him out instead of calling the police. A police, standing outside looks at him and laughs at his condition but does not arrest him. Then Soapy involved in misconduct by yelling at police in a drunken state. He shouts, dances, and annoys the police cop. However, the police officer considers him a celebrating young Yale student who is celebrating the Goose eggs they have given in Hartford College. Soapy becomes increasingly desperate and furious over his concurrent failed attempts. He sadly enters a cigar shop. There, he sees a well-dressed man having a beautiful silk umbrella. The man is busy lighting his cigar and Soapy promptly snatches it from the man. At this action, he is quite satisfied and assured that he will be arrested. Soapy yells at the man that the umbrella belongs to him. Seeing a police officer , the umbrella owner quickly reveals his truth to Soapy. He tells him that he has found the umbrella somewhere and it does not belong to him. So it can be Soapy’s. Feeling lost and rejected, he arrives at an old church in despair. The place seems quite calm and satisfying to him and the atmosphere is pastoral. He overhears an organist from inside the church who is playing an anthem. It reminds Soapy of his old times with family and friends. This anthem changes his mind. He is determined to leave his misdeeds and contribute to the development of society as a productive member. The song revolves around his thoughts turning them to the positive aspects of life. Soapy tells himself that he will go to the town side and get a job and work hard. However, before beginning his good life, He feels a hand on his shoulder. It is that of the cop who arrests Soapy for uselessly moving around. Also, he is imprisoned for three months on Blackwell’s Island. When he gets inspired by the anthem and decides to say goodbye to his loitering life and enter a professional world to chase the American dream, he is caught up in a hopeless situation. Throughout the tale, Soapy wants for prison but he fails. However, his desire is fulfilled when he does not want it anymore, adding to the irony of the situation making it an undesired tragedy. Cop and the Anthem is the story of a homeless man, Soapy who lives in Madison Square Park In New York City, in the summer. However, in winter the park is too chilly to stay at. Therefore, he has to find another place for himself. The place that Soapy prefers for winter is Blackwell’s Island, a local jail. He gives himself under police custody and lives there every winter. Leaving the bench, he thinks of going to a high-class restaurant for a meal. There, he will refuse to pay the bill after eating and they will call the police to arrest him. For instance, he is proud of his appearance that he can fool them for an elite person easily. Soapy has a neatly shaven face. He also wears a beautiful coat and a decent tie. Having confidence in his appearance, Soapy imagines a lavish meal. But as he enters the hotel, a head waiter sees his threadbare trousers. Instead of arresting him by the police, he is silently conveyed out of the restaurant. Despite his confidence in his dressing sense, his reality is reflected through his worn-out pants. Then Soapy attempts on another crime. He reaches in front of a shop and throws a stone on the window that breaks the glass window. Soapy thinks that he has succeeded in his goal. Consequently, a policeman arrives to inspect the crime scene. Soapy, out of excitement, admits his crime. To his misfortune, the police officer does not doubt him “even as a clue” for the crime. Leaving Soapy there, the police runs behind another person who was catching a car. Then he finds a low-quality
Silent Letters
Silent letters are those words that have no sound in specific words. here are some difficult words containing silent letters in them. Silent letters are those words that have no sound in specific words. here are some difficult words containing silent letters in them. Rapport – t Lamb – b What – h Gourmet – t Knee – k Fasten – t Adjudge – d Salmon – l Subtle – b Scene – c Debris – s Listen – t Obscene – c Park – r Debt – b Island – s Artistically – a Through – g Comb – b Half – l Two – w Autumn – n Guide – u Science – c Scent – c Climb – b Soften – t Calf – l Knot – k Doubt – b Party – r Receipt – p Knock – k Aisle – s Handsome – d Schism – c Bridge – d Ballet – t Ricochet – t Palm – l Crumbs – b Would – l Ghost – h Adjacent – d Edge – d Psalm – l Knife – k Knowledge – k Whether – h Tongue – u Balm – l Guard – u Guess – u Feign – g Adjutant – d Yolk – l Answer – w Castle – t Should – l Calm – l Apropos – s Muscle – c Coup – p Resign – g Hate – e Logically – a Signature – g Bomb – b Name – e Gnash – g Light – g Alms – a Hour – h Condemn – n Damn – n Talk – l Mnemonic – m Gnaw – g Heir – h Whole – w Know – k Write – w Pneumonia – p Scissors – c Column – n Wrist – w Solemn – n Tomb – b Psychology – p Corps – p Reign – g Numb – b Who – w Dumb – b Champagne – g Breathe – e Design – g Business – i Part – r High – g Wednesday – d Sword – w Sign – g Sandwich – d Wright – w Benign – g Adjust – d Gnat – n Bourgeois – s Acquire – c Guilt – g Romantically – a Like – e Resignation – g Articulate – r Honest – h Wrong – w Depart – r Asthma – t Musically – a Pseudo – p Knight – k Guitar – u Colleague – u Hymn – n Thumb – b Hasten – t Psychiatry – p read review Rapport – t Lamb – b What – h Gourmet – t Knee – k Fasten – t Adjudge – d Salmon – l Subtle – b Scene – c Debris – s Listen – t Obscene – c Park – r Debt – b Island – s Artistically – a Through – g Comb – b Half – l Two – w Autumn – n Guide – u Science – c Scent – c Climb – b Soften – t Calf – l Knot – k Doubt – b Party – r Receipt – p Knock – k Aisle – s Handsome – d Schism – c Bridge – d Ballet – t Ricochet – t Palm – l Crumbs – b Would – l Ghost – h Adjacent – d Edge – d Psalm – l Knife – k Knowledge – k Whether – h Tongue – u Balm – l Guard – u Guess – u Feign – g Adjutant – d Yolk – l Answer – w Castle – t Should – l Calm – l Apropos – s Muscle – c Coup – p Resign – g Hate – e Logically – a Signature – g Bomb – b Name – e Gnash – g Light – g Alms – a Hour – h Condemn – n Damn – n Talk – l Mnemonic – m Gnaw – g Heir – h Whole – w Know – k Write – w Pneumonia – p Scissors – c Column – n Wrist – w Solemn – n Tomb – b Psychology – p Corps – p Reign – g Numb – b Who – w Dumb – b Champagne – g Breathe – e Design – g Business – i Part – r High – g Wednesday – d Sword – w Sign – g Sandwich – d Wright – w Benign – g Adjust – d Gnat – n Bourgeois – s Acquire – c Guilt – g Romantically – a Like – e Resignation – g Articulate – r Honest – h Wrong – w Depart – r Asthma – t Musically – a Pseudo – p Knight – k Guitar – u Colleague – u Hymn – n Thumb – b Hasten – t Psychiatry – p
Opposite words
Opposite words for all Friend/ ally x enemy amateur x professional ask x reply awake x asleep awful x excellent before x after blank x completed brief x long cheap x expensive child x adult clever x foolish closed x open deep x shallow difficult x easy dim x bright early x late employed x unemployed entrance x exit even x odd fancy x plain far x near fast x slow full x empty funny x serious give x take happy x sad hard x easy healthy x sick heavy x light honest x dishonest hot x cold humid x dry import x export in x out inside x outside interesting x boring junior x senior kind x cruel laugh x cry left x right light x dark liquid x solid little x big long x short love x hate major x minor many x few married x single messy x neat modern x ancient more x less natural x artificial night x day normal x strange on x off open x closed opposite x same peace x war poverty x wealth powerful x weak pretty x ugly regret x satisfaction remember x forget rich x poor rich x wealthy rude x polite sharp x blunt shiny x dull single x married skinny x fat special x general start x finish sunny x cloudy sunny x cloudy supporter x opponent sweet x sour tall x short thick x thin tight x loose tiny x huge together x separate top x bottom truth x lie unity x division up x down useful x useless victory x defeat visible x invisible visitor x host wet x dry wide x narrow youth x adulthood buy
Spot the errors
Spot the errors and rewrite the sentence 1. The news are not fake. Ans: The news is not fake. 2. My hairs are black. Ans: My hair is black 3. Politics are my chief interest. Ans: Politics is my chief interest 4. Our sheep are on the field. Ans: Our sheep are in the field 5. There are a lot of fishes in this tank. Ans: There are a lot of fish in this tank. 6. The sceneries of Vidarbha are wonderful. Ans: The scenery of Vidarbha is wonderful. 7. My brother bought some stationeries. Ans: My brother bought some stationery. 8. Rajan gave his daughter ten-rupee note. Ans: Rajan gave his daughter a ten-rupee note. 9. I take pain over my work. Ans: I take pains over my work. 10. The officer issued orders to released him. Ans: the officer issued orders to release him. 11. I was lost my trousers. Ans: I lost my trousers. 12. The students have written many poetries. Ans: The students have written many poems. clicking here 13. Radha has given up her study. Ans: . Radha has given up her studies 14. This room has no furnitures. Ans: This room has no furniture. 15. Twenty miles are a long distance. Ans: Twenty miles is a long distance. 17. The United Nations have done nothing for the people. Ans: The United Nations has done nothing for the people.
Answers of Astrologer’s Day
Grammar on An Astrologer’s Day (Answers) Grammar on An Astrologer’s Day (Answers) visit here Grammar on An Astrologer’s Day (Answers) 1] He opened his bag and spread out his professional equipment. (Make Simple) Ans: Opening his bag, he spread out his professional equipment. 2] The power of his eyes was considerably enhanced by their position. (Change the Voice) Ans: Their position considerably enhanced the power of his eyes 3] This colour scheme never failed. (Rhetorical Question) Ans: Did this colour scheme ever fail? 5] He sat under the boughs of a spreading tamarind tree which flanked a path running through the Town Hall Park. (Make Simple) Ans: He sat under the boughs of a spreading tamarind tree flanking a path running through the Town Hall Park. 6] Next to him in vociferousness came a vendor of fried groundnut, who gave his ware a fancy name each day. (Make Simple) Ans: Next to him in vociferousness came a vendor of fried groundnut giving his ware a fancy name each day. 7] The place was lit up by shop lights. (Change the Voice) Ans: Shop lights lit up the place 8] He knew no more of what was going to happen to others than he knew what was going to happen to himself next minute. (Change the degree) Ans: He knew as much of what was going to happen to himself next minute as he knew what was going to happen to others 9] He was as much a stranger to the stars as were his innocent customers. (Change the degree) Ans: His innocent customers were not more a stranger to the stars than he was. 10] It was as much an honest man’s labour as any other. (Change the degree) Ans: No other thing was more an honest man‟s labour than it. / No other was more an honest man‟s labour than it 11] If he had continued there, he would have carried on the work of his forefathers (Use- Unless) Ans: Unless he had continued there, he would not have carried on the work of his forefathers 12] He could not rest till he left it behind a couple of hundred miles. (Be unable to) Ans: He was unable to rest till he left it behind a couple of hundred miles. 13] Long practice had sharpened his perception. (Change the Voice) Ans: His perception had been sharpened by long practice 14] He charged three pies per question. (Wh-Question) three Ans: How many pies did he charge per question? 15] He never opened his mouth till the other had spoken for at least ten minutes, which provided him enough stuff for a dozen answers and advices. (Wh-Question) for at least ten minutes Ans: How long did he never open his mouth till the other had spoken which provided him enough stuff for a dozen answers and advices? 16] He never opened his mouth till the other had spoken for at least ten minutes, which provided him enough stuff for a dozen answers and advices. (Make Simple) Ans: He never opened his mouth till the other had spoken for at least ten minutes, providing him enough stuff for a dozen answers and advices. 17] The nuts vendor blew out his flare and rose to go home. (Use Present Participle) Ans: Blowing out his flare, the nuts vendor rose to go home. 18] This was a signal for the astrologer to bundle up too. (Gerund) to bundle Ans: This was a signal for the astrologer for bundling up too for bundling 19] It left him in darkness except for a little shaft of green light which strayed in from somewhere. (Make Simple) Ans: It left him in darkness except for a little shaft of green light straying in from somewhere. 20] He saw a man standing before him. (Rewrite using who) Ans: He saw a man who stood before him 21] He sensed a possible client and said: “You look so careworn. It will do you good to sit down for a while and chat with me.” (Indirect speech) Ans: He sensed a possible client and said that looked so careworn and added that it would do him good to sit down for a while and chat with him. 22] He said to the astrologer, “I have some questions to ask. If I prove you are bluffing, you must return that anna to me with interest.” (Indirect speech) Ans: He told the astrologer that he had some questions to ask and added that if he proved he was bluffing, he must return that anna to him with interest. 26] I am not used to such challenges. (Question Tag) Ans: I am not used to such challenges, am I? 27] The other held his wrist and said “You can’t get out of it now. You dragged me in while I was passing.” (Indirect speech) Ans: The other held his wrist and said that he couldn’t get out of it then and added that he dragged him in while he was passing. 28] “Stop,” said the other. “I don’t want all that. Shall I succeed in my present search or not? (Indirect speech) Ans: The other said to stop and added that he didn’t want all that and asked again if he would succeed in his present search or not. 29] I will not open my mouth. (Rewrite removing not without changing the meaning) Ans: I will keep mum/ I will remain silent. 30] The astrologer said: “You were left for dead. Am I right?” (Indirect speech) Ans: The astrologer said that he was/had been left for dead and asked if he was right 31] He bared his chest to show the scar. (Wh- Question) his chest Ans: What did he bare to show the scar? 32] I should have been dead if some passer-by had not chanced to peep into the well. (Unless) Ans: I should have been dead unless some passer-by had chanced to peep into the well. 33] When shall I
An Astrologer’s Day
(Solve all the answers) 1] He opened his bag and spread out his professional equipment. (Make Simple) 2] The power of his eyes was considerably enhanced by their position. (Change the Voice) 3] This colour scheme never failed.(Rhetorical Question) 5] He sat under the boughs of a spreading tamarind tree which flanked a path running through the Town Hall Park. (Make Simple) 6] Next to him in vociferousness came a vendor of fried groundnut, who gave his ware a fancy name each day. (Make Simple) 7] The place was lit up by shop lights. (Change the Voice) 8] He knew no more of what was going to happen to others than he knew what was going to happen to himself next minute. (Change the degree) 9] He was as much a stranger to the stars as were his innocent customers. (Change the degree) 10] It was as much an honest man’s labour as any other. (Change the degree) 11] If he had continued there he would have carried on the work of his forefathers (Use- Unless) 12] he could not rest till he left it behind a couple of hundred miles. (Be unable to) 13] Long practice had sharpened his perception. (Change the Voice) 14] He charged three pies per question. (Wh-Question) 15] He never opened his mouth till the other had spoken for at least ten minutes, which provided him enough stuff for a dozen answers and advices. (Wh-Question) 16] He never opened his mouth till the other had spoken for at least ten minutes, which provided him enough stuff for a dozen answers and advices. (Make Simple) 17] The nuts vendor blew out (turn off) his flare and rose to go home. (Use Present Participle) 18] This was a signal for the astrologer to bundle up too. (Gerund) 19] It left him in darkness except for a little shaft of green light which strayed in from somewhere. (Make Simple) 20] He saw a man standing before him. (Rewrite using who) 21] He sensed a possible client and said: “You look so careworn. It will do you good to sit down for a while and chat with me.” (Indirect speech) 22] He said to the astrologer, “I have some questions to ask. If I prove you are bluffing, you must return that anna to me with interest.” (Indirect speech) 26] I am not used to such challenges. (Question Tag) 27] The other held his wrist and said “You can’t get out of it now. You dragged me in while I was passing.” (Indirect speech) 28] “Stop,” said the other. “I don’t want all that. Shall I succeed in my present search or not? (Indirect speech) 29] I will not open my mouth. (Rewrite removing not without changing the meaning) 30] The astrologer said: “You were left for dead. Am I right?” (Indirect speech) 31] He bared his chest to show the scar. (Wh- Question) 32] I should have been dead if some passer-by had not chanced to peep into the well. (Unless) 33] When shall I get at him? (Assertive) 34] You will never see any more of him. (Question Tag) 35] The other groaned on hearing it. (Infinitive) 36] “Why should I leave home again?” The other said reflectively. (Indirect speech) 37] Why should I leave home again? (Assertive) 38] The stranger had gone off into the night, after giving the astrologer a handful of coins. (Make compound using and) 39] It was nearly midnight when the astrologer reached home. (Make Simple) 40] I can buy some jaggery and coconut tomorrow (Be unable to) 41] She said, “I can buy some jaggery and coconut tomorrow. The child has been asking for sweets for so many days now. I will prepare some nice stuff for her.” (Indirect speech) 41] I will prepare some nice stuff for her. (Voice and Question Tag) 42] The swine has cheated me. (Voice) 43] What is wrong? (Assertive) 44) he told her “Do you know a great load is gone from me today?” (Indirect speech) 45] It was a remarkable place in many ways.(Choose correct alternative to rewrite the given sentence as an exclamatory sentence) 46) He spread out his professional equipment, which consisted of a dozen cowrie shells. (Choose correct alternative to rewrite the given sentence as a compound sentence) Note: Answers will be published tomorrow Todays Test On An Astrologer's Day A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12) ( "Stop," said the other--------- gratified to hear it.) pages -5&6 "Stop," said the other. "I don't want all that. Shall I succeed in my present search or not? Answer this and go. Otherwise, I will not let you go till you disgorge al your coins." The astrologer muttered a few incantations and replied: "All right. I will speak. But will you give me a rupee if what I say is convincing? Otherwise, I will not open my mouth. and you may do what you like." Atter a good deal of haggling, the other agreed. The astrologer said: "You were left for dead. Am I right?" "Ah. tell me more." "A knife has passed through you once?" said the astrologer. "Good fellow!" He bared his chest to show the scar. "What else?" "And then you were pushed into a wel nearby ni the field. You were left for dead." "I should have been dead if some passer-by had not chanced to peep into the well," exclaimed the other, overwhelmed by enthusiasm. "When shall I get at him?" He asked, clenching his fist. "In the next world," answered the astrologer. "He died four months ago in a far-off town. You will never see any more of him." The other groaned on hearing it. The astrologer proceeded: "Guru Nayak "- "You know my name!" the other said, taken aback. "As I know all other things. Guru Nayak, listen carefully to what I have to say. Your village is
Test March
Rhetorical Question / Assertive sentence Rhetorical Question / Assertive sentence 1] Why should I tell you my story? Ans: I should not tell you my story. 2] Is there any room for secrecy under his leadership? Ans: There is no room for secrecy under his leadership. 3] Have they brought much of change in our social thinking? Ans: They have not brought much of change in our social thinking. 4] Shouldn’t we be just as worried by low grade food? Ans: We should be just as worried by low grade food. 5] How could he give a direct no to his friends? Ans: He could not give a direct no to his friends. 6] When would anyone read it? Ans: No one would read it. 7] It sounded like a lot of fun. Ans: Didn’t it sound like a lot of fun? 8] No one would put up with a delay in his sowing. Ans: Would anyone put up with a delay in his sowing? 9] He is not a cattle dealer. Ans: is he a cattle dealer? 10] They did a good job. Ans: Didn’t they do a good job? 11] She performs her job with zeal. Ans: Doesn’t she perform her job with zeal? 12] Abroad is a place where we stay late. Ans: Isn’t abroad a place where we stay late? 13] A man doesn’t know what he is doing in abroad. Ans: Does a man know what he is doing in abroad? 14] What has happened? Ans: Nothing has happened. Questing Tag Questing Tag 15] My Friend has got an appointment in a television company. Ans: My Friend has got an appointment in a television company, hasn’t he? 16] Let’s read some books of great personality. Ans: Let’s read some books of great personality, shall we? 17] The birds cannot fly till their wings come out. Ans: The birds cannot fly till their wings come out, can they? 18] There was no garage in the office. Ans: There was no garage in the office, was there? 19] This attitude of looking beyond marks helps me to develop. Ans: This attitude of looking beyond marks helps me to develop, doesn’t it? 20] My fear had vanished. Ans: My fear had vanished, hadn’t it? 21] They include top ranking students in their group. Ans: They include top ranking students in their group, don’t they? 22] I am not speaking English in France. Ans: I am not speaking English in France, am I? 23] You will find Teriyaki in Kyoto. Ans: You will find Teriyaki in Kyoto, won’t you? 24] Dora had never received such a gift. Ans: Dora had never received such a gift, had she? 25] My daughter did not find anyone misbehaving. Ans: My daughter did not find anyone misbehaving, did she? 26] It will be inadequate. Ans: It will be inadequate, won’t it? 27] Everybody helped us in abroad. Ans: Everybody helped us in abroad, didn’t they? 28] We talk of dowry death. Ans: We talk of dowry death, don’t we? 29] Realise your duty. Ans: Realise your duty, will you? 30] Her eyes were flickered. Ans: Her eyes were flickered, weren’t they? 50 off promo code Click the link and Visit :
Appreciation
2.1. ‘Song of the Open Road About the poem / poet: The poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ is a classic travel poem written by Walt Whitman. This narrative poem centers on the quest for freedom. It is taken from ‘Leaves of Grass’ by Walt Whitman. This poem is a beautiful blend of human feelings. It shows the poet’s self-realizations about the journey of life. Walt Whitman, an American poet, is often called as ‘The Father of free verse’. Title of the poem: The title of the poem is significant and is appropriate. The road signifies mobility and freedom. The poem is about self-awareness, free will and tenderness of heart. Poetic Style and theme: The poem is written in free verse, Means it has no regular rhyme. It has unique arrangements of words and different lengths. Walt Whitman strongly advocates importance of democracy & Freedom. It is an inspirational poem. Major themes of this poem are Freedom, joy of free life and optimism. Language /Poetic devices: The poem is written in free verse. Simple poetic devices such as Alliteration, Repetition, Antithesis, Inversion, Paradox, Tautology, Metaphors are used. He employs Metaphor comparing road to ‘the road of life’, He also makes use of symbols. Special features: The poem is written in very simple and effective language. Which is easy to understand and it creates an impact on the readers. It is written in first person narration. As it is written in free verse, it doesn’t have rhyme scheme and meter. The poet uses many phrases like light hearted, querulous criticism etc. He also uses imagery like constellation and brown road. The use of brackets in fourth stanza is a typical feature of the poem that makes the stanza more remarkable. Message/other: The poem is a didactic poem. It teaches us that we should be optimistic and happy. It motivates and encourages us to enjoy freedom, nature and travelling. I like this poem because it gives us a new attitude to look at life and should not live the routines of ordinary life. 2.2 Indian Weavers' Appreciation of the poem ‘Indian Weavers’ Poem /poet : The poem Indian weavers is written by Sarojini Naidu. She is also known as the Nightingale of India and was an Indian Independence Activist and poet. The poem begins by asking questions. It consists of three stanzas with two rhyming couplets each. This poem is a metaphor for the three stages of human life – birth, youth and death. The poet depicts Indian weavers, who weave tirelessly at different times, the new-born baby’s garments in the early morning, the queen’s marriage-veils in the evening and the dead man’s shroud at midnight. The central idea: The central idea of this poem is that human beings pass through different stages of life like joys, responsibilities & sorrow. This poem is a metaphor for the three stages of human life. The style of the poem: The style used in the poem is simple and lucid, with each stanza beginning with a question to evoke the reader’s interest. The rhyme scheme of the poem is aabb. The poem is in question & answer form. Means it has a conversational tone. The message/ why do you like? . The message being conveyed by the poem is that of the motion of life, where each stage, characterised by its unique emotions. I find this poem a good because it is short poem which is full with images. I like the poem for the colour-scheme that the poet has chosen for the garments. 2.3 'The Inchcape Rock' Ans. About the poem/poet and the title: ‘The Inchcape Rock’ by Robert Southey is a ballad of seventeen stanzas. The poem is about some dangerous rocks near the coast of Scotland. The title of the poem is very suitable because the rock is a central point of the whole poem. The theme: The theme of the poem is on the proverb ‘ Evil digs a pit for others but falls into the same (बुराई दूसरों के लिए एक गड्ढा खोदती है लेकिन उसी में गिर जाती है) ‘. It is about the evil feeling of jealousy. The Abbot installed a bell on the dangerous Inchcape rock to save the ships from the dangerous rock during the storms. So, the seamen blessed the Abbot for his good work. But Rove felt jealous at the fame of the Abbot and cut down the bell from the Inchcape rock. But finally he himself was the victim of the Inchcape rock. Poetic style: The poem is a ballad type. It has a, a, b, b rhyme scheme. There are total seventeen stanzas and each stanza consist four lines. There are some archaic (old) words used in the poem, such as quoth, canst, blest, hath etc. The language/ poetic devices used in the poem: The language of the poem is very simple and easy to understand. The poem consists of different figures of speech such as personification, Transferred Epithet, simile, repetition, paradox, alliteration, onomatopoeia, apostrophe, inversion etc. The poem consists vivid imagery of the ‘bright, shining sun’, ‘hazy sky’, the ‘steady ship’, ‘green ocean’, ‘birds wheeling around’, ‘sinking ship’. etc. The use of symbolism also adds to the beauty of the poem where the Abbot is the symbol of good, while Sir Ralph symbolizes the evil. Special features: The poem is didactic in nature, meaning that it conveys a moral through the story depicted in it. The moral of this poem is ‘As you sow, so shall you reap’. Opinion: In my opinion the poem is the best moral for all the human being. It is applicable for the current society to stop crimes and evil deeds. ‘Have you earned your tomorrow?’ the poem / poet / title ‘Have you earned your tomorrow?’ This is a simple and optimistic poem written by American writer of British origin Edgar Guest. The poet has made use of rhetorical questions to inspire and convey his ideas. This is an unique and innovative style
