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The poet is satisfied just watching the heroic deeds of others. What could be the reason?

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The poet is satisfied just watching the heroic deeds of others. What could be the reason?

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The poet is very sensitive. He derives vicarious pleasure on seeing the play of all the players. He is not after glory, medals and not interested in inflicting injury on any opponent. So, he is happy staying out of all rough games.

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पाठ 2.2: Confessions of a Born Spectator - Exercises [पृष्ठ ५४]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
पाठ 2.2 Confessions of a Born Spectator
Exercises | Q 1. c. | पृष्ठ ५४

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

How does the poet compare his face with dresses?


What pleasantries does the poet use to fake cordiality?


Mention the qualities the child in the poem symbolises.


This poem is nothing but a criticism of modern life. Justify this statement.


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


Are the athletes conscious of the feelings of others? Why do you say so?


According to the poet, what contributes most to the injuries sustained by the athletes?


Read the given line and answer the question that follow in a sentence or two

When snaps the knee and cracks the wrist….

Identify and explain the use of the literary device in this line.


Read the lines given below and answer the question that follow.

And I must think, do all I can,

That there was pleasure there…

  1. What did the poet notice about the twigs?
  2. What was the poet’s thought about then?

Does Nature affect a person’s thoughts and feelings? Explain.


The poet experiences sadness because ______.


The poem speaks of ______.


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


People admire some of these animal qualities. What are they? Have you noticed some of them in yourself or in others? Share your views with the class.


Which law does Macavity break?


Mention any two qualities of Macavity.


Read the given lines and answer the question that follow.

Macavity’s a Mystery Cat: he’s called the Hidden Paw…

  1. Does the poet talk about a real cat?
  2. Why is he called the Hidden Paw?

Read the given lines and answer the question that follow.

He sways his head from side to

side, with movements like a snake;

And when you think he’s half asleep,

he’s always wide awake…

  1. Explain the comparison made here.
  2. What does he pretend to do?

Explain the following line with reference to the context.

His powers of levitation would make a fakir stare


Explain the following line with reference to the context.

There may be a scrap of paper in the hall or on the stair

But it’s useless to investigate…


Explain the following line with reference to the context.

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


Identify the literary devices used in the following lines:

  1. He sways his head from side to side, with movements like a snake.
  2. They say he cheats at cards.

Which line is repeated in the poem? What is the effect created by this repetition?


What does ‘hillock’ refer to in the line ‘Every hillock has a summit to boast!’?


Creative Activity

  • Write eight words you associate with success.
  • Use the words to write eight lines that mean success to you or how success makes you feel.
  • Arrange your lines into a poem.
  • Share your poem with the class and post a copy on the notice board.

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

Shravan never keeps his promises. His friends know that his words are ______.


Complete the passage given below, with suitable words from the box:

Lima, a (a)______and (b)______woman, kept (c)______at her colleagues and went on taxing them with hard labour. Though they were (d) ______to her, she being their head, they were offended and filled with (e)______. It so happened, that Lima was (f)______from her high position due to a serious blunder she had committed. Lima, having lost all her (g)______and glory, realized how arrogant she had been. She gave up her pride and with (h)______sought an apology from everyone. She thus turned over a new leaf and bid (i)______to them.

farewell ceremonious deposed
reverence vain pomp
conceited sorrow scoffing

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

“Comes at the last, and with a little pin

Bores through his castle wall, and farewell king!”


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.

How are eternal truths and wisdom brought to the reader here?


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