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Are all deposed kings slain by the deposer?

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No, some, of the deposed kings are jailed and some are slain.

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पाठ 6.2: The Hollow Crown - Exercises [पृष्ठ १८७]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
पाठ 6.2 The Hollow Crown
Exercises | Q C. 4. | पृष्ठ १८७

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

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


Interpret each of the following expression used in the poem, in one or two line.

to unlearn all these muting things


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


The poet does not wish to exchange position with the runners. Why?


Why does the poet prefer to buy tickets worth their weight in radium? Bring out the significance of the metal referred to here.


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

With all my heart I do admire

Athletes who sweat for fun or hire

  1. Whom does the poet admire?
  2. For what reasons do the athletes sweat?

Underline the alliterated word in the following line.

For this most modest physiques…


Underline the alliterated word in the following line.

They do not ever in their dealings…


You are the School Pupil Leader. Mention some qualities that can be drawn from the field of sports to improve your leadership skills.


Read the following line and identify the figure of speech used in each extract.

To her fair works did Nature link

The human soul that through me ran.


Read the following line and identify the figure of speech used in each extract.

And ‘tis my faith that every flower

Enjoys the air it breathes.


Why does the poet think that the birds were happy?


Write a letter to the Councillor of your Ward, explaining why a park is necessary in your locality.


What is Macavity’s nickname?


Why is the Flying Squad frustrated?


Who does the Secret Service suspect when a loss is reported?


Read the given lines and answer the question that follow.

He’s the bafflement of Scotland

Yard, the Flying Squad’s despair:

For when they reach the scene of crime

— Macavity’s not there!..

  1. What is ‘Scotland Yard’?
  2. Why does the flying squad feel disappointed?

Explain the following line with reference to the context.

He always has an alibi, and one or two to spare


Give four instances where the poet has used alliteration in the poem.


What is the rhyme scheme used in the poem?


What does ‘Everest’ in the title stand for?


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


Discuss the following topics in groups of five and choose a representative to sum up the views and share them with the class.

To succeed in life, one must have a single-minded devotion to duty.


Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the box and complete the statement suitably:

The fortress was ______and could not be conquered by the enemies.


What does the crown of rulers stand for?


Explain the following line with reference to the context in about 5 to 8 line:

All murdered – for within the hollow crown

That rounds the mortal temples of a king Keeps Death his court, …”


Working with your partner, discuss the following adages and share your views with the class. You may need to give your ideas and justify your point of view. Remember to take turns while making your presentation/short speech.

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown


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:

“Scoffing his state and grinning at his pomp,…”


Pick out the alliteration from the following lines:

“Our lands, our lives, and all, are Bolingbroke’s,…”


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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