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Poem (Class 11th)
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अध्याय 2.2: Confessions of a Born Spectator - Exercises [पृष्ठ ५६]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
अध्याय 2.2 Confessions of a Born Spectator
Exercises | Q 5. C. (i) | पृष्ठ ५६

संबंधित प्रश्न

Guess what friendly words these two gentlemen exchange when shaking hands.


How is the poet’s laugh reflected in the mirror?


Read the line given below and answer the question that follow.

‘Most of all, I want to relearn How to laugh, for my laugh in the mirror Shows only my teeth like a snake’s bare fangs!’

  1. Why does the poet want to relearn how to laugh?
  2. Whom does the poet want to relearn from?
  3. Mention the figure of speech used here.

Explain the things the poet has learnt when he grew into an adult.


Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow in a sentence or two.

Well, ego it might be pleased enough But zealous athletes play so rough…

  1. What pleases the ego?
  2. Why are athletes often rough during play?

Read the given line and answer the question that follow in a sentence or two

When snaps the knee and cracks the wrist….

Identify and explain the use of the literary device in this line.


Do you go for leisurely walks? If you are a city-dweller, what or who would you expect to see on your way?


Complete the summary of the poem by filling in the blanks with the words given below.

The poet, in a relaxed state of mind, is sitting in a (1) ______. He reflects on how his mood brings (2) ______thoughts, which are inevitably followed by (3)______ones. He feels connected to all of nature, and senses an inherent joy in all (4)______. He has faith in the fact that all the primroses and periwinkles around him (5)______ the air they breathe. He feels that every bird in the grove moves with (6)______. As the twigs catch the breezy air, they do so with the same pleasure (7)______ all life on earth. This joy of nature seems to be heaven-sent. Nature’s holy plan is to offer joy and peace to all forms of life on earth. The poet’s pleasant train of thought slowly leads to the sad reflection of how mankind alone has wrought sorrow and (8)______ upon itself. He firmly believes that man is meant to spend his days blissfully taking part in the vitality and joy surrounding him in (9)______. He therefore concludes rhetorically, emphasizing that he has good reason to (10)______ the distress, man unnecessarily brings upon himself.

creations abundance savour
pleasant suffering grove
lament pervading sorrowful
ecstasy    

Explain the following line with reference to the context in about four to five sentence each.

In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts

Bring sad thoughts to the mind.


Read the poem once again. Identify the rhyme scheme and pick out the rhyming pairs of words.


Does Nature affect a person’s thoughts and feelings? Explain.


How do people bring grief and sorrow to one another?


The poem is set in a ______.


Answer in a paragraph of about 100−150 words.

Do you think the poet wants to say that man is unhappy because he has lost his link with nature and forgotten how to enjoy nature, or because man is cruel to other men?


What is Macavity’s nickname?


What is Macavity expected to be doing after committing a crime?


Give an account of Macavity’s destructive mischief.


Explain the following line with reference to the context.

His powers of levitation would make a fakir stare


Who are the ‘deserving ones’?


Why does the speaker say ‘Everest is not the only peak’?


Are all deposed kings slain by the deposer?


What does the crown of rulers stand for?


What hides within the crown and laughs at the king’s grandeur?


Read the poem once again carefully and identify the figure of speech that has been used in each of the following line from the poem:

“And yet not so – for what can we bequeath

Save our deposed bodies to the ground?”


Based on your reading of King Richard’s speech, answer the following questions in about 100 - 150 words each. You may add your own ideas if required to present and justify your point of view.

How are eternal truths and wisdom brought to the reader here?


Based on your reading of King Richard’s speech, answer the following questions in about 100 - 150 words each. You may add your own ideas if required to present and justify your point of view.

Who does the future generations remember easily - the victor or the vanquished? Give reasons. Also, cite relevant references from King Richard’s speech.


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