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प्रश्न
Note the way the dialogue in the play is presented. Look up the word ‘colon’ in the ‘Language Study’ pages and note how it is used in the play.
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उत्तर
When we look at the word 'colon' on page 130 of the textbook, we see that in the play, a colon (:) is used to introduce a character's conversation. Eg.
King: And what is your complaint?
The colon mark indicates that the king's statement includes a question, "And what is your complaint?"
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the name of the King?
What is the speciality of the land?
What Indian proverb is reflected in the play?
What are the titles of King Chaupat?
Can we call thieves ‘truly hard-working and honest’?
Do you think the Potter is telling the truth? Why?
Why is the Daughter so confident that the king will not hang her? Does her prediction come true?
List the characters that have appeared so far in the play.
List all the different titles they use to address the King.
Copy the orders (imperative sentences) from the play.
Write what following should have said after listening to the complaint against him:
Potter
Write what following should have said after listening to the complaint against him:
Bricklayer
Will a thief appear in a court on his own? Why does this Thief dare to do so?
What is the Goldsmith’s excuse?
Is the King willing to hang the Sage?
What is your opinion about the king - is he wicked, greedy, stupid or all of these? Which of his actions/words show that?
The King thought that the Goldsmith had a good reason to delay the Daughter’s work.
The noose did not fit the Goldsmith’s neck.
The noose did not fit the disciple’s neck.
The Sage wanted to save his Disciple.
List the proverbs and sayings used in the play.
