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प्रश्न
How do these lines capture the essence of the story:
‘Glory was all overlaid with dark shame. Glory was dead.’
‘… let him be wrapped a while in the lingering twilight splendour of departed glory’.
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उत्तर
The lines contrast a person’s once-proud past with the shame and hardship of the present: his former glory seems dead. Yet the wish to let him remain briefly in its “twilight splendour” expresses compassion and a desire to preserve his dignity. This contrast between lost prestige and lingering memories of better days captures the story’s central pathos.
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| contented | determined | resourceful | polite | adventurous | considerate |
| weak-willed | fearful |
independent |
pessimistic |
patient | persevering |
Fill in each blank with the suitable word.
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(B) Although………………………..
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
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Laws are never respected not enforced in India.
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- why you like it
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- Work profile / description ____________
- Opportunities for advancement ____________
- Your personal skills / talents for the choice ____________
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| ↓ |
| Get rid of one bad habit at a time. |
| ↓ |
| Avoid negative thoughts. Be positive. |
| ↓ |
| Trust yourself. Love what you do. |
| ↓ |
| Try to enrich your mind by becoming a life long learner. |
| ↓ |
| Sharing and Caring makes life enjoyable. |
| ↓ |
| Be humble. Respect and welcome/accept each day with a smile. |
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- Expressing grief on the death.
- An act of God.
- Words/sentences giving strengths and courage to face the situation.
- Add your own points.
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- Interest in this field
- Inspiration
- Coaching and guidance
- Achievement/Records
- Future plans
- Advice to youngsters
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______ do you get up?
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| e.g. to freeze our favourite moments | |
Why was the photographer proud to receive Leacock on Saturday?
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- Discuss the possible adverse effects of such food items.
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