Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
'Narnia' (part 1,2,3 and 4) is a film about 4 children who find a path to Narnia. Discuss in your class, the special effects, and direction. Write a review with the help of the following points in about 100 to 150 words.
- Storyline
- Producer
- Director
- Music Director
- Characters/ casting (major and minor)
- Setting / location
- Conflict
- Message
- Significance of the title.
Advertisements
उत्तर
Storyline: "The Chronicles of Narnia" series takes viewers on an enthralling journey with four siblings who uncover a passageway to the magical land of Narnia. Under Andrew Adamson's direction, the beloved novels of C.S. Lewis come to life with impressive special effects, depicting the siblings’ encounters with mythical beings and their struggle against dark forces to fulfill their destiny as Narnia's leaders.
Producer: The movies, a production feat by Walden Media and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, feature an exceptional ensemble cast. Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, and Anna Popplewell bring depth to the Pevensie children, while Tilda Swinton's chilling portrayal of the White Witch and Liam Neeson's regal voice as Aslan add gravitas to the mystical world of Narnia.
Director: The first two installments of "The Chronicles of Narnia" were directed by Andrew Adamson, who skillfully translated the grandeur and depth of the novels onto the screen. His vision captures the innocence and bravery of the children amidst the backdrop of Narnia's epic landscape.
Music Director: Harry Gregson-Williams, the music director, composed the iconic scores that have become synonymous with the series. His compositions beautifully augment the emotional and adventurous sequences, enriching the overall narrative.
Characters/Casting: The casting is impeccable with Georgie Henley's Lucy, Skandar Keynes's Edmund, William Moseley's Peter, and Anna Popplewell's Susan. Supporting roles like Tilda Swinton's White Witch and Liam Neeson's Aslan are equally compelling. Minor characters, portrayed by a mix of actors and voice talent, add a rich diversity to the Narnian world.
Setting/Location: The setting is a character in its own right, with stunning locations that range from the snowy landscapes of Eastern Europe to the lush New Zealand countryside, bringing the magical world of Narnia to life.
Conflict: The series is laced with conflict, from the internal struggles within the Pevensie family to the overarching battle against the malevolent forces led by the White Witch, representing the fight between good and evil.
Message: The message of the series is multifaceted, touching on themes of faith, redemption, and the power of unity and courage in the face of adversity.
Significance of the Title: "The Chronicles of Narnia" signifies more than the chronicles of a magical world; it represents the growth and journey of its characters, the timeless battle between light and darkness, and the chronicle of human spirit and resilience.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
FOR SALE
Write an original short story in which two children and their Grandfather are the main characters.
If your friends get here before 7 o’clock we can take them out for dinner.
(Rewrite: Using ‘unless’)
Why has the red colour of bangles been compared to the flame of the bride’s marriage fire?
How was the country affected by the war?
The free bird thinks of another breeze
And the trade winds soft through
The sighing trees
And the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright
Lawn and he names the sky his own.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
According to the poem, how can the free bird be best described ?
It was roses, roses, all the way,
With myrtle mixed in my path like mad;
The house-roofs seemed to heave and sway,
The church-spires flamed, such flags they had,
A year ago on this very day.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
“The house-tops seemed to heave and sway”. Explain
Who won the race and how? Explain in about 50 words.
You are the captain of your college cricket team. You have your final match on Sunday. Your teammates are nervous. Prepare a speech motivating them to face the challenge courageously. (About 100 words)
You are the editor of your school magazine. You have recently attended a cultural program in your city. Write an account of this program (in approximately 300 words) using the points given below:
| Date and venue — occasion — Chief Guest — other invitees — inauguration — events —other important features — highlights — reaction of audience — conclusion. |
(A) As soon as she reached home, she learnt that she had to leave for London.
(B) Hardly……………………………
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
Narrate an incident from your own experience when you expected to do very well, but for some reason were unable to do so. Explain what happened and why it happened. What lesson did you learn from it?
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
“The use of Mobile Phones must be allowed in schools.” Express your views either for or against the statement.
Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Mala is not in the classroom. Mala is not in the library.
Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Mumbai is densely populated. It is one of the major cities in the country.
Ichabod Crane, the central character of the short story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', is a person who arouses both our amusement and pity. Discuss.
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word:
- The teacher spoke for Raju when he was wrongly accused of stealing money.
- We can visit her at the hostel at 3 pm and 6 pm on Saturdays.
- The Sinha's have lived in New Delhi 1943.
- Little children are often afraid of the dark.
- Sneha has applied for a scholarship.
- It took Ahmed many months to get the loss of his friend.
- She turned the generous offer made by the manager.
- We were asked to take our footwear as we were entering a place of worship.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
I could not accompany my cousin _________ the trip because I had a fever.
What do you like the most about the poem?
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
He was visually impaired.
How did the narrator learn to distinguish between 'a flask' and 'a thermos'?
Find out information about the Mahavastra of Maharashtra - Paithani.
Multiple Choice Question:
What made them fall Out?
Look at these sentences.
- The tree was older than Grandfather.
- Grandfather was sixty-five years old. How old was the tree? Can you guess?
How old was the tree? Can you guess?
- The tree was as old as Dehra Dun itself.
Suppose Dehra Dun is 300 years old. How old is the tree?
When two things are the same in some way, we use as … as. Here is another set of examples.
- Mr Sinha is 160 centimetres tall.
- Mr Gupta is 180 centimetres tall.
- Mrs Gupta is 160 centimetres tall.
Mrs Gupta is as tall as Mr Sinha.
Use the words in the box to speak about the people and the things below, using as … as or er than
| tall – taller | cold – colder | hot – hotter |
| strong – stronger | short – shorter |
(Notice that in the word ‘hot’, the letter ‘t’ is doubled when -er is added.)
1. Heights
_______________________________
2. Weight Lifters
_________________________________
3. City Temperatures
______________________________
4. Lengths
_______________________________
5. City Temperatures
_______________________________
Use your imagination and extend the story in about 100 to 150 words.
Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.
Before eating apples brought from the market, I wash and peel them off ____________________.
'Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy'. Fill in the boxes supporting this statement. Complete the following web diagram.
Choose the correct alternative for the given line. Focus on the inference of the poet.
‘Dull would he be of soul who could pass by’
The line means - __________________.
Write an appreciation of the sonnet. Refer to the points to be covered for appreciation.
- About the poem/poet/title
- Theme
- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
- Your opinion about the poem
Every movie is worth critiquing. Describe in detail each point related to the film review with the help of the following web.
Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.
Fritz felt that someone needed his help and he was determined to find the sender.
Narrate the story of Sushruta in your own words.
Write at least 5 rhymes from the poem.
Imagine you are Sayali. Write your diary for every day of your trip to the moon, and for the day you gave the earrings to your mother.
Gather information on any one of the following by talking to your elders, family members, and from other sources in your mother tongue and write a short note on it in English.
A special type of embroidery
Write about your own daydream in short.
Complete the following and write a paragraph for the given activity.
Answer the following questions in a paragraph about 80 -100 words
It is said, “The choices made by one, shape one’s destiny”. Ponder on the thought and write a paragraph.
Dinesh and Divya have been assigned homework on non-finite. They are not sure when to use a gerund and when to use an infinitive. They decide to meet their teacher and get their doubts cleared. The teacher introduces them to Mr. Gerund and Ms. Infinitive.
Read the given slogans and match them appropriately with their theme.
| 1. | One for all and all for one | Junk food |
| 2. | Limit your fast food otherwise, it would be your last food | Save water |
| 3. | Restricting a woman restricts the growth of the family | Cleanliness |
| 4. | Clean and green makes perfect scene | Woman empowerment |
| 5. | It takes a lot of blue to stay green | Unity |
Find example of alliteration and write them in the blank.
in a blaze of heat
with sunny smiles.
Work in groups and write a paragraph on “Laughter is the best medicine.”
______ do you get up?
______ do you like best in the school – games, art or music?
Letters to friends and close family are written in the same way as you speak to them.
|
Krishna Boys’ Hostel writer’s address Model Public School Kolkata 10th July 2000 date My dear Ma, greeting This is my first letter after the summer vacation. We started our classes the day after we reached the hostel. I have settled in well. introduction We have a new teacher for clay modeling and pottery. She tells us how to make fruits and vegetables with clay. We then paint them. They look so real. body We have an inter-house poetry recitation coming up in August. I am really excited about it. It is a long poem but we learn it together with our teacher. It is nice to be back in school with my friends and teachers. I remember you and Baba a lot. Give my love to grandmother and grandfather. ending Do write back soon. Your loving son Pratap, closing |
After reading the letter, answer the following questions.
- Who has written the letter?________
- To whom has the letter been written? ________
- Where is the writer of the letter? _________
- What is the name of his hostel? _________
- On which date was this letter written?________
Work in groups of four. See the picture of a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean.
Suppose you went deep-sea diving. What would you find? Think of all the words that come to your mind, then build a paragraph. Share your story with other groups.
This is a picture of Rahul Gupta. Using the clues given, write a paragraph about him in your notebook.
|
Clues Indian, cricket, eight hours, practises, eats healthy food, runs two kilometres every day, batsman |
The old man shouted ______[loud]
Why was Mary Kom named the ‘Queen of Boxing’ and ‘Magnificent Mary'?
Why did the photographer take a long time to photograph Leacock?
How did the author react on seeing his photograph?
What was the human side to the photographer?
The photographer had made changes ______.
Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.
Preparing your favourite dish
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
Referring closely to the short story, B. Wordsworth relate two important lessons that the young narrator learnt from his friend, B. Wordsworth. How were these lessons relevant?
Prepare a set of questions to interview -
A well-known social worker in your area.
Suppose a foreigner comes to visit your place and you have to accompany him for sightseeing. Prepare a dialogue between you and the foreigner.
What provisions should be made in public places so that everyone gets the same access to public facilities?
Write an original short story that begins with the following words:
She was still on the phone giving out instructions when...
