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Question
Write a paragraph on the points in the block given below to get a summary of the given stanza of the poem.
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Solution
Man, therefore, needs to be weary, restless and discontented so that he is constantly reminded of his creator. God, who has given him all the other gifts. Eventually, it is this weariness and discontentment which will act as a pulley and lift man towards god.
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‘The Pulley’ is a mechanical device.
Try and write down places where it can be used, and for what purpose.
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You may have often indulged in talking to yourself audibly.
For example,
- “Oh, dear! Why didn't I get up sooner?”
- “Let me finish this quickly and then I’ll be free”.
- “How silly of me! Why didn’t I think of it before?”
Such expressions are called Dramatic Monologues.
Imagine and write Monologues suitable in the following situation.
You have been waiting long in the city of bus-stop.
Go through the following images and try to link them with our lives. For example, Storm - Hardships that we face in our life.
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Sorrowful moments |
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Determination |
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Strength |
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Life |
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Honour |
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Hope |
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Wisdom |
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Beauty |
With the help of the clues, pick out words containing the letter ‘a’ from the poem, and build a word-pyramid.
(a) an article
(b) a preposition
(c) the past tense of ‘lie’
(d) the maximum length of your open palm
(e) make much of
(f) loveliness
(g) in place of
(h) a collection of priceless valuables
(i) restlessness and discontent
Choose the correct alternative from the following.
_______________ is an example of Alliteration from the poem.
Choose the correct alternative from the following.
The rhyme scheme of the poem is ____________.
Discuss and answer in your own words, and write in your notebook.
The poet has used the word REST thrice in the poem. Write what the word implies in each of the three lines it occurs.
Discuss and answer in your own words, and write in your notebook.
Why did God withhold the gift of ‘Rest’ from man?
Discuss and answer in your own words, and write in your notebook.
Besides those given in the poem, what other gifts has God blessed mankind with above his other creations? Enlist them.
Pick out 3 lines that contain Monologues of God.
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