HSC Science (General) ११ वीं कक्षा - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for English

Write a summary of the poem using the following points:

• Title
• Introductory paragraph (about the poem, type, nature, tone)
• Main body (central idea, the gist of the poem)
• Conclusion (opinion, views, appeal)

Compose a poem on a farmer in 4 to 6 lines in continuation of the following.

1. He sweats ________________
2. He does not fret ________________
3. He sows ________________
4. To the soil he bows ________________

Pick out the examples of alliteration from the poem and write them down.

'Seems to touch the starry skies'. The poet has used word imagery. Describe the idea and pick out other similar examples from the poem.

Agricultural is the principal occupation in Maharashtra that has many career opportunities.

Write in brief about the various career opportunities given above. You can collect the information from the following universities.

1. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
2. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune.
3. Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola.

Visit your college library or through the web, quest collects information on the ‘Green Revolution’ and ‘White Revolution’ in our country.

Colours mentioned in the hexagons given below are associated with something or the other. Discuss with your partner and fill in the blanks.

Imagine your younger sister is not paying attention to her studies and is seen wasting time playing games on her cell-phone. Suggest some ways that will help her to concentrate on her studies and overcome her bad habit.

You have noticed that many of your classmates are not interested in outdoor games or participating in co-curricular activities. Discuss some ways in which they will be encouraged to participate in activities.

The poet has described two different shades of human feelings by using imagery of various forces of Nature in the poem. Pick out the terms or phrases that describe them. Complete the table given below. One is done for you.

‘I hear the bright bee hum.’ The poet has used the word ‘hum’ that indicates the sound made by the bee. This is an example of Onomatopoeia. The poet has used different figures of speech like alliteration, inversion, and hyperbole in the poem. Identify them and pick out the lines accordingly.

Hyperbole

‘I hear the bright bee hum.’ The poet has used the word ‘hum’ that indicates the sound made by the bee. This is an example of Onomatopoeia. The poet has used different figures of speech like alliteration, inversion, and hyperbole in the poem. Identify them and pick out the lines accordingly.

Inversion

Imagine your friend is a table tennis champion who has won the semi-final in the inter-collegiate championship. Due to overconfidence, she neither practices nor does she take her opponent seriously. This may result in her losing the final. Suggest some ways to make her aware of the importance of hard work and regular practice.

Use the following points and write an appreciation of the poem:

• About the poem, poet, and title
• Theme
• Poetic style, language, poetic devices used in the poem
• Special features
• Message/values/morals in the poem
• Your opinion about the poem

Write a summary of the poem with the help of the points given below:

• Title
• Introductory paragraph (about the poem/type/nature/tone)
• Main body (central idea/gist of the poem)
• Conclusion/opinions/views/appeal.

Let’s compose a poem. Two lines are given. Add two of your own.

There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair

Given below is the poem 'Blue Sky' by Mark Hastings. Imagine a poem of a similar kind by replacing the word blue. You can add any colour or object of your choice and write a poem of four lines.

For example, replace 'blue' with

1. Starry sky above me _______________
2. Cloudy sky above me _____________

The poem describes the beauty of Nature. Make a list of careers that are related to Nature, the environment, and the forest. One is done for you.

1. Forest Department - (Forest officer, Ranger, etc.)
2. .....................................
3. .....................................
4. .....................................
5. .....................................

'The Road Not Taken' (Robert Frost), 'O Captain My Captain' (Walt Whitman), etc. are inspirational poems. Search these poems on the internet and write down your opinion about the poems in your notebook.

Choose the correct alternative for the given line. Focus on the inference of the poet.

‘Earth has not anything to show more fair:’

The line means - _________________.