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Underline the alliterated word in the following line. The wizened warder let them through. - English

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Underline the alliterated word in the following line.

The wizened warder let them through.

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The wizened warder let them through.

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अध्याय 1.2: The Castle - Exercise [पृष्ठ २२]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 12 TN Board
अध्याय 1.2 The Castle
Exercise | Q 7. c) | पृष्ठ २२

संबंधित प्रश्न

Fill in the following empty boxes.

Name Location
Fort St. George Chennai
Gingee Fort ______
Golconda Fort ______
Red Fort ______

Who had let the enemies in?


How did the enemies enter the castle?


Why were the secret galleries bare?


What was the ‘shameful act’?


I will maintain until my death


Identify the figure of speech used in the following line.

A little wicked wicket gate.


How does the creeper appear on the tree?


Does nature communicate with human beings?


To whom does Toru Dutt want to consecrate the tree’s memory?


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

“Fear, trembling Hope, and Death, the skeleton,

And Time the shadow”, and though weak the verse

That would thy beauty fain, oh, fain rehearse,

May Love defend thee from oblivion’s curse.

  1. What does the poet mean by the expression ‘May love defend thee from oblivion’s curse?’
  2. What does the expression ‘fain’ convey?
  3. What does the poet convey through the expression ‘Fear, trembling Hope’?

Explain the following line with reference to the context.

Dear is the Casuarina to my soul;


Explain the following line with reference to the context.

Unto thy honor, Tree, beloved of those

Who now in blessed sleep for aye repose,


Identify the figure of speech used in each of the extract given below and write down the answer in the space given below. 

“A gray baboon sits statue-like alone’’


Identify the figure of speech used in each of the extract given below and write down the answer in the space given below. 

“The water-lilies spring, like snow enmassed.”


How does a man play a lover’s role?


What does he think of the people of his kingdom?


Who does the speaker address in the second part?


‘He works his work, I mine’ – How is the work distinguished?


Fill in the blanks choosing the words from the box given and complete the summary of the poem.

Lines 1-25

The poet Carl Sandburg gives a vivid description of a father’s worldly (1)______ in directing a son who is at the threshold of his (2) ______.

Here the father motivates his son to be like a hard(3) ______and withstand life’s (4)______ and sudden betrayals. (5)______is like a fertile soil. We can make our life fruitful if we are gentle, and take life as it comes. At times(6)______ overtakes harshness. The growth of a (7)______can split a rock. One should have a (8) ______and strong will to achieve. Greed for(9)______has left men dead before they really die. Good men also have fallen prey in quest for (10) ______money. Time for (11)______is not a waste. When you seek knowledge never feel ashamed to be called a(12)______for not knowing, at the same time learn from your (13) ______and never (14)______it.

deep desire manhood gentleness mistakes easy
leisure fool life money repeat
tender-flower rock challenges wisdom  

Lines 26-44

Do (15)______often, and do not hesitate to accept your shortcomings, avoid(16) ______to protect self against other people. Solitude helps to be (17)______and(18) ______ are taken in silent rooms. Instead of being one among many, be (19)______, if that is your nature. The son may need lazy days to find his (20)______abilities, to seek what he is born for. He will then know how free imaginations bring (21)______to the world, which (22)______ change. During such resentment, let him know that it is time for him to be on his own, and (23)______to achieve like Shakespeare, the Wright brothers, Pasteur, Pavlov, and Michael Faraday.

changes introspect inherent work resents
white lies creative final decisions different  

How would the poet’s advice help his son who is at the threshold of the manhood?


Where are the final decisions taken?


Why does the poet advise his son to have lazy days?


The poet says

‘Without rich wanting nothing arrives’ but he condemns ‘the quest of lucre beyond a few easy needs.’ Analyse the difference and write.


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

“Life is a soft loam; be gentle; go easy.” And this too might serve him.

  1. Why does the poet suggest to take life easy?
  2. Identify the figure of speech in the above line.

Pick out the alliterated words from the poem and write.

And this might stand him for the storms


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

Legs wide, arms locked behind As if to balance the prone brow Oppressive with its mind.

  1. Whose action is described here?
  2. What is meant by prone brow?
  3. What is his state of mind?

Explain the following line with reference to the context.

‘I’m killed, Sire!’ And, his Chief beside, Smiling, the boy fell dead.


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