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प्रश्न
Which quality does the speaker wish to nourish? What is his mission?
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उत्तर
The speaker wishes to nourish love to mankind. The poet loves to nourish the ones who nourish the world. His mission is to bless and praise the deserving ones.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Pick out the expressions that indicate conflicting ideas.
What pleasantries does the poet use to fake cordiality?
Interpret each of the following expression used in the poem, in one or two line.
to unlearn all these muting things
Explain the following lines with reference to the context.
Once upon a time, son They used to laugh with their eyes:
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
There will be no thrice.
Why does the poet feel glad that he does not play any game?
Explain the following with reference to the context in about 50–60 word each.
They do not ever in their dealings Consider one another’s feelings…
Explain the following with reference to the context in about 50–60 word each.
Athletes, I’ll drink to you, Or eat with you, Or anything except compete with you…
Read the lines given below and answer the question that follow.
If this belief from heaven be sent,
If such be Nature’s holy plan.
- What does ‘heaven’ refer to?
- Why does the poet call it ‘holy’?
Read the poem once again. Identify the rhyme scheme and pick out the rhyming pairs of words.
How does the poet feel while enjoying the beauty of Nature?
Why does the poet think that the birds were happy?
Work in groups of 4−6. Discuss how you would preserve the environment and protect Nature. One or two representatives may share their ideas with the class.
‘Nature can nurture’. Describe how this process happens.
When humanity fails to live in harmony with Nature, its effects are felt around the world. Why and how?
What makes the fakir stare in wonder?
Who does the Secret Service suspect when a loss is reported?
Mention any two qualities of Macavity.
Read the given lines and answer the question that follow.
And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s.
- What seems to be a challenge for the Scotland Yard?
- Why do they need his footprints?
Read the given lines and answer the question that follow.
‘It must have been Macavity!’ but he’s a mile away.
- What is Macavity blamed for?
- Where is he?
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
And when you think he’s half asleep, he’s always wide awake
Why does the speaker say ‘Everest is not the only peak’?
Read the given line and answer the question that follow.
Honour is a property, common to all: In dignity and pride no one need to be poor.
- Who are considered rich?
- What is their asset?
Creative Activity
- Write eight words you associate with success.
- Use the words to write eight lines that mean success to you or how success makes you feel.
- Arrange your lines into a poem.
- Share your poem with the class and post a copy on the notice board.
Discuss the following topic in groups of five and choose a representative to sum up the view and share them with the class.
Successful people neither brood over the past nor worry about the future.
Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the box and complete the statement suitably:
Alexander the Great, wished to conquer many lands and ______the entire world.
What does the crown of rulers stand for?
Explain the following line with reference to the context in about 5 to 8 line:
“How can you say to me, I am a king?”
Pick out the alliteration from the following lines:
“Our lands, our lives, and all, are Bolingbroke’s,…”
