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प्रश्न
How does the ‘assortment of remarks’ compiled by the author give us an understanding of the ways of science and poetry?
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उत्तर
The assortment of remarks compiled by the author helps in providing an answer to the question ‘Why is there a difference in the patterns of creativity among the practitioners in the arts and the practitioners in the sciences?’ It shows how different poets view science and how they use their work to condemn or appreciate the work of the scientists. It even provides a glimpse of how scientists appreciate those poets who acknowledge the importance of science. The remarks also include a narrative of Charles Darwin, a scientist, who was also highly interested in literature during his young years, and of Faraday who introduced some remarkable inventions. An extract from Shelly’s A Defense of Poetry, talks highly about the work of the poets and the importance that poetry holds.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
(a) crushing/destructive (pars 1)
(b) used to (pare 2)
(c) searching (pare 4)
Complete the call-outs:
A.1)
Our world is an institution
Of environmental pollution
We choose not to care
For our future generations
And I for one am guilty
For buying the hundreds of electronic gadgets
That attracts the industries to produce like maggots
environmental pollution is at the heart of our planet
The forests are dying
Wildlife is crying
Millions of fish are dying
Mother earth is sighing
Tell me is it right
That we sleep well at night
Replenishing ourselves
For tomorrow’s greedy fight
Overcrowded trains
Overloaded brains
Where is the light? What is our plight?
While the river break their banks
And greedy industries play their polluted pranks.
A.2) Find the examples that show that we do not care for our future generation
A.3) Match:
Match the lines in Column ‘A’ with the figures of speech in Column ‘B’:
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ | ||
| (i) | Our world is an institution | (a) | Personification |
| (ii) | Mother earth is sighing | (b) | Simile |
| (c) | Metaphor |
Briefly explain the following statement from the text.
“The lack of determinism in quantum theory!”
If you were to write about these issues today what are some of the incidents, examples and problems that you would think of as relevant?
What are the cues that signal the presence of the peacock in the vicinity?
What, according to Ruskin, are the limitations of the good book of the hour?
How is the essence of the poem captured in the lines 'two tickets to Happiness'?
What quality of 'beauty' and 'love' does the poem highlight?
The poem has a literal level and a figurative level. Why has the poet chosen 'tigers' and 'sheep' to convey his message?
Make groups and discuss the following:
Did they themselves suffer from those problems/setbacks?
State whether the following statement is True or False. Correct the false statement by finding evidence from the poem to support your remark.
The poet was exalted at the sight of the cherry tree.
The cherry tree has inspired the poet to compose the poem. Such poems, describing Nature or aspects of Nature are called ‘Nature poems’. Find out some expressions from the poem that bring out the elements of the beauty of Nature.
Rearrange the following in the proper order and insert them into a flow chart as per the poem.
- The plate turned to lead when it was gifted to false-hearted claimants.
- Many claimants donated their wealth to receive the plate of gold.
- For almost two years, no claimants received the plate of gold.
- A plate of gold fell in a temple from Heaven.
- The peasant offered comfort and courage to a blind miserable beggar, whom all had ignored.
- The priests announced that the one who loved God most of all would receive the gift from Heaven.
- When the priest gave the plate of gold to that peasant, it shone with thrice its luster.
- A simple peasant, who had nothing to offer, came to that temple.
Think and answer in your own words.
What could have inspired the poet to compose this poem? Do you think it relates to our present-day life? Defend your choice.
Show the stages in the process in which Krakatoa collapsed and then Anak Krakatoa formed in the course of volcanic eruptions. Use the flowchart given below.
Enact the advertisement:
Seven children wait in different places, striking a suitable pose as shown in the ad. The character ‘Krispy Krunchy’ comes in dancing. He goes near every child, singing the words shown in the ad. He offers a Krispy Krunchy piece to every child.
The child eats it and begins to smile and clap. At the end, the character faces the class, shows a big pack of Krispy Krunchy, and presents the last few lines.
Explain the following statement with reference to the context.
And then, once the ring's broken, we'll get to work and show the public every day just how incompetent the Mayor is!
Read the story and write about the following in short.
Bushi Kiyo
Write about what you would like to do if ‘Time’ was your friend.
Complete the following sentence with reference to the passage.
It is believed that _________ Homer, who __________ and who ________ to all who __________________.
Sayali was travelling in space for the first time.
Choose the appropriate phrase to insert in the gap, to make the sentence meaningful. Use the appropriate form of the verb.
Before we ______ let us stand in attention for the National Anthem.
Who said the following, to whom, and when?
“He dwells within a cave of Himalaya.”
Read the poem and answer the following.
What are the two different ways of eating strawberries?
Find out how rice is cultivated. Describe the process with the help of pictures or diagrams.
Form a group of 4 or 5. Make a ‘storyboard’ for the story ‘Three Sacks of Rice’.
Arrange the story in the form of a sequence of pictures.
Decide what you will show in each picture; what words/lines you will write with each picture to explain what happens in it.
You can also add ‘speech balloons’ for the people in the pictures.
Find two examples of the following from the lesson.
A Statement
List the words or phrases related with computers or the Internet.
WWW is a short form of World Wide Web.
Find ten other short forms related to ICT (Information and Communication Technology).
Based on your understanding of the poem, complete the following passage by the using the phrases given in the box.
| youth to old age | up or down the hill | to hurry nor move away | |
| high adventure | joyful | mourn | looking ahead |
The poet wants to live his life __________, willing to do something. He neither wants __________from his goal. He does not want to _______ the things he has lost, not hold back for fear of the future. He instead prefers to live his life with a whole and happy heart which cheerfully travels from __________. Therefore, it does not matter to him whether the path goes __________, rough or smooth, the journey will be __________. He will continue to seek what he wanted as a boy - new friendship, __________ and a crown (prize). His heart will remain courageous and pursue his desires. He hopes that every turn in his life's journey will be the best.
Rearrange the following sentences in a coherent order.
- He ordered Ariel to torment the inmates of the ship.
- Miranda was attracted by Ferdinand and had more concern towards him.
- Prospero and Miranda came to an island and lived in a cave.
- Prospero forgave them and restored his dukedom, Milan.
- He raised a violent storm in the sea to wreck the ship of his enemies.
- Prospero wanted to test Ferdinand and gave a severe task to perform.
- Using his powers, Prospero released the good spirits from large bodies of trees.
- The King of Naples, and Antonio the false brother, repented the injustice they had done to Prospero.
- Ariel was instructed to bring Ferdinand, the prince of Naples to his cave.
- Ferdinand was the second human whom Miranda had seen after her father
What did the bird suggest Chulong, in exchange for its freedom?
Use this passage to play the game. You can collect information on other famous personalities and play too.
Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889, in London England. His birth name was Charles Spencer Chaplin, though he had many nicknames growing up such as Charlie, Charlot, and The Little Tramp. His father, Charles Chaplin, and his mother, Hannah Chaplin, were inducted into the music hall of fame, leading the way to his exposure even as a young boy. His first onstage moment was when he was 5 years old; he sang a song that was intended to be sung by his own mother; she had become ill at the time of the performance, so little Charlie Chaplin stood instead and performed for his mother.
Charlie Chaplin came to the United States in 1910, at the age of 21. He was brought to New York, which was known to be a great place to start out for anyone trying to become a professional actor. Two years later, in 1913, Chaplin signed his very first contract at Keystone and it was no time before he headed to Hollywood. His first movie premiered in 1914, “Making a Living,” and went on to make over 35 movies total in that year alone. Charlie Chaplin grew to become one of the most popular and successful actors of all time. The moment that really kicked off his long career was in 1921 when he starred in, and produced, his first full-length film called “The Kid.” From then on, most people all over the world knew Charlie Chaplin and loved his movies. He had a great career and life, dying on December 25, 1977, in Vevey, Switzerland. He had apparently died of natural causes in his sleep from old age.
Read the story again and write how these character reacted in these situation:
Just wait till zigzag settles down in this new home. Visu………….................………………
Aravind and Maya…….……………….
Look at the number pattern. Fill the blank in the middle of the series or end of the series.
ELFA, GLHA, ILJA, ______, MLNA
Neerja had a sour marriage due to______.
Read the following lines and answer the questions.
It’s a slow, unwavering, ingrained trait
With the patience to work and the strength to wait.
- What is an ‘ingrained trait’?
- Why does a courageous man need patience?
Identify the speaker/character.
Don't worry, Madam, it's only a warning.
In India’s coastal waters we can see a species of ______.
Why did the girls snigger?
What made the trip a memorable one?
Name the planets the poet flies through.
The villagers, built a _______ on his memory.
What did you learn from this lesson?
What robot will you make? Why?
How was the rich man's house?
The bird catcher’s clothes were dry.
Identify the character or the speaker.
“I was cruel and selfish.”
Bala and Janani acted like the______.
Three waves hit the village.
Guess how would the sparrow pull the elephant and the crocodile.
How does a friend support us?
Leafcutter ants can carry leaves that weigh ______ times of their body weight.
What will help us grow?
Read the passage and colour one bag each time you read.
There lived a poor but an honest farmer in a village. He supported himself, his wife and seven children using his small piece of land.
One day while he was walking in his field, he found a bag of gold.
He took it home and showed it to his wife. His wife told him to keep some of the gold. He told his wife that honesty is the best policy. He tried to find the person who lost it. At last, he found that the owner of the bag and gave it back. The rich man took the bag and thanked him.
In memory of his mother, he carved ______ statue.
Mugund learnt the art from his ______.
What is the main idea of the story?
Name a few things that sink.
Choose the right word.
“Eat the leaves of the tamarind tree, and you’ll also sing like ______.
