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प्रश्न
At the end of the Masque in Act IV, Scene i of the play, The Tempest, Ferdinand feels that Prospero's behaviour is unusual because ______.
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उत्तर
At the end of the Masque in Act IV, Scene i of the play, The Tempest, Ferdinand feels that Prospero's behaviour is unusual because prospero quickly interrupts the cheerful celebration and the masque, implying that his objectives are more serious and significant.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain what the reason for the following is .
Einstein leaving the school in Munich for good.
Thinking about the Text
On the following map mark out the route, which the author thought of but did not take, to Delhi.
Thinking about the Poem
What are the things the wind does in the first stanza?
Thinking about the Poem
How does the poet suggest that all people on earth are the same?
Answer of these question in a short paragraph (about 30 words).
What characteristics does he say he inherited from his parents?
In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?
Answer these question in one or two sentences . (The paragraph numbers within brackets provide clues to the answer.)
Why did Santosh’s parents agree to pay for her schooling in Delhi? What mental qualities of Santosh are brought into light by this incident?
Some are Purple and gold flecked grey
For she who has journeyed through life midway,
Whose hands have cherished , whose love has blest,
And cradled fair sons on her faithful breast,
And serves her household in fruitful pride,
And worship the gods at her husband's side.
Read the lines given above and answer the question that follow:
What fulfills the life of an Indian wife and mother?
Old Kaspar took it from the boy,
Who stood expectant by;
And then the old man shook his head,
And,with a natural sigh,
"Tis some poor fellow's skull," said he,
"Who fell in the great victory.
"I find them in the garden,
For there's many here about;
And often when I go to plough,
The ploughshare turns them out!
For many thousand men,"said he,
"Were slain in that great victory."
Read the lines given above and answer the question that follow.
Why does the poet use a skull?
Oh yes, we know it keeps them still,
They don't climb out the window sill,
They never fight or kick or punch,
They leave you free to cook the lunch
And wash the dishes in the sink....
But did you ever stop to think,
To wonder just exactly what
This does to your beloved tot?
IT ROTS THE SENSE IN THE HEAD!
IT KILLS IMAGINATION DEAD!
IT CLOGS AND CLUTTERS UP THE MIND!
IT MAKES A CHILD SO DULL AND BLIND
HE CAN NO LONGER UNDERSTAND
A FANTASY, A FAIRYLAND!
HIS BRAIN BECOMES AS SOFT AS CHEESE!
HIS POWERS OF THINKING RUST AND FREEZE!
HE CANNOT THINK - HE ONLY SEES!
Read the lines given above and answer the question given below.
What technique does Dahl use to convey the main message of the poem?
The blocks were all lined up for those who would use them
The hundred-yard dash and the race to be run
These were nine resolved athletes in back of the starting line
Poised for the sound of the gun.
The signal was given, the pistol exploded
And so did the runners all charging ahead
But the smallest among them,he stumbled and staggered
And fell to the asphalt instead.
He gave out a cry in frustration and anguish
His dreams ands his efforts all dashed in the dirt
But as sure I'm standing here telling this story
The same goes for what next occurred.
Read the lines given above and answer the following question:
How were the dreams of one of the contestants ‘dashed in the dirt’?
Easton, with a little laugh, as if amused, was about to speak again when the other forestalled him. The glum-faced man had been watching the girl’s countenance with veiled glances from his keen, shrewd eyes.
“You’ll excuse me for speaking, miss, but, I see you’re acquainted with the marshall here. If you’ll ask him to speak a word for me when we get to the pen he’ll do it, and it’ll make things easier for me there. He’s taking me to Leavenworth prison. It’s seven years for counterfeiting.”
“Oh!” said the girl, with a deep breath and returning color. “So that is what you are doing out here? A marshal!”
“My dear Miss Fairchild,” said Easton, calmly, “I had to do something. Money has a way of taking wings unto itself, and you know it takes money to keep step with our crowd in Washington. I saw this opening in the West, and—well, a marshalship isn’t quite as high a position as that of ambassador, but—”
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow.
What is the relationship between Mr. Easton and Ms. Fairchild?
Abbu Khan pushed Chandni into a small hut. This shows that he
Answer the following question.
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Why the early man was afraid of fire?
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Trees are for birds to build nests in. Trees are for people to sit under.
Now try to compose a similar poem about water, or air
Comment on the tone of the speaker when he says, “Trees are for no shade in winters.”
What kind of surprise could be found while walking on the grass?
Which line shows a complete change of the child’s attitude towards snakes? Read it aloud.
Multiple Choice Question:
Who is the poet of this poem?
Multiple Choice Question:
What effect does blowing of winds and falling of raindrops create?
Answer the question.
What do you think these phrases from the poem mean?Punished in the corner.
Write True or False against the following statement.
Nasir lives in a city.
Who is the speaker in the poem Whatif? What is she worried about? Can you suggest ways to get rid of silly fears?
Answer the following question.
Algu found himself in a tight spot. What was his problem?
