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Fiction writers prefer creating grey characters rather than black and white. Analyse this in detail, with reference to both the characters of The Thief’s Story.
Concept: The Thief’s Story
How does Leslie Norris use vivid imagery and metaphorical language in A Tiger in the Zoo, to effectively depict the confinement and oppression, experienced by the captive tiger?
Concept: A Tiger in the Zoo
A character arc is the transformation or development of a character throughout a story and refers to the changes a character undergoes as a result of their experiences, challenges, and interactions with other characters.
In the light of the above information, trace the character arc of the thief in Ruskin Bond’s The Thief’s Story, in about 120 words.
Concept: The Thief’s Story
Read the following extract and answer the questions:
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But he’s locked in a concrete cell, |
- Why is the tiger ‘stalking the length of his cage’?
- What is the significance of the use of the word ‘locked’ to describe the concrete cell where the tiger is kept and how does it contrast with the tiger’s presence in its natural habitat? Answer in about 40 words.
- Complete the sentence with the appropriate option:
The lines from the poem tell us that the tiger is _______.
- enjoying his time in the cell
- being indifferent to visitors because it is a daily routine for him
- not as strong as his counterpart in the jungle
- wanting to be free from the cage
- Identify the type of literary device used in the line:
‘But he’s locked in a concrete cell’
Concept: A Tiger in the Zoo
Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.
Nelson Mandela in his inauguration speech says, “We, who were outlaws not so long ago, have today been given the rare privilege to be host to the nations of the world on our own soil.”
What is the significance of this statement with reference to the political system that prevailed before this?
Concept: Nelson Mandela Long Walk to Freedom
Imagine that Hari Singh from ‘The Thief’s Story’ by Ruskin Bond, writes a diary entry, exploring the theme of human values and relations that are essential in life and can transform a person in the context of his own experience. Write this diary entry as Hari Singh.
Concept: The Thief’s Story
Validate the given statement with reference to baby seagull’s fear.
‘Fear doesn’t exist anywhere else other than one’s mind.’
(His First Flight- Two Stories about Flying)
Concept: His First Flight
State one likely reason the writer of The Midnight Visitor chose to characterise Ausable as short and fat.
Concept: The Midnight Visitor
The various elements of Robert Arthur's writing style work together to create a sense of tension, uncertainty, and suspense, well-suited to the mystery and suspense genre of the story, The Midnight Visitor. Comment with reference to any one element.
Concept: The Midnight Visitor
Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.
‘The Ball Poem’ initially appears simple but it is actually quite impactful and intense. Comment upon the theme of ‘The Ball Poem’.
Concept: The Ball Poem
Answer of the following question in 40–50 words:
Despite his unusual appearance, Ausable’s presence of mind helped him get rid of Max.
Comment with reference to the story ‘The Midnight Visitor’.
Concept: The Midnight Visitor
‘Honour among thieves' is considered a popular code.
Examine A Question of Trust as a story woven around this code.
Concept: A Question of Trust
Mention any two issues over which Amanda was nagged and scolded?
Concept: Amanda!
Amanda did not agree with the restrictions put on her. Give two reasons to support the statement.
Concept: Amanda!
'I am an orphan, roaming the street'. Why does Amanda visualize this?
Concept: Amanda!
Ananda was blamed for a number of things. Mention any two.
Concept: Amanda!
As a reader do you identify with Amanda? How?
Concept: Amanda!
Kitty was a trusted friend to Anne. Elaborate.
Concept: From the Diary of Anne Frank
Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words:
In the poem ‘Amanda’, why does the poet use the famous fairy tale character, Rapunzel? Explain. (Amanda)
Concept: Amanda!
Read the following extract and answer the questions:
| The arrival of a stranger at an inn in winter was in any case an unusual event. A stranger of such uncommon appearance set all tongues wagging. Mrs. Hall, the landlord’s wife, made every effort to be friendly. But Griffin had no desire to talk, and told her, “My reason for coming to Iping is a desire for solitude. I do not wish to be disturbed in my work. Besides, an accident has affected my face.” Satisfied that her guest was an eccentric scientist, and in view of the fact that he had paid her in advance, Mrs. Hall was prepared to excuse his strange habits and irritable temper. |
- State any one inference about Griffin from the given context: “My reason for coming to Iping is a desire for solitude. I do not wish to be disturbed in my work. Besides, an accident has affected my face.”
- State True or False:
Even though Mrs. Hall was satisfied with Griffin, she was skeptical to excuse his strange - It was not difficult for Griffin to convince the landlord and his wife about his strange appearance and eccentric behaviour. Elaborate in about 40 words with reference to the context.
- Which phrase would correctly substitute ‘set all tongues wagging’ in the given sentence from the extract?
A stranger of such uncommon appearance ______.
Concept: Footprints Without Feet
