English Medium Class 10 - CBSE Important Questions for English - Language and Literature

State one likely reason the writer of The Midnight Visitor chose to characterise Ausable as short and fat.

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.

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‘The Ball Poem’ initially appears simple but it is actually quite impactful and intense. Comment upon the theme of ‘The Ball Poem’.

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Despite his unusual appearance, Ausable’s presence of mind helped him get rid of Max.

Comment with reference to the story ‘The Midnight Visitor’.

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Give a pen sketch of Anne's father as a parent? 

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Describe the difference between Anne's and Margot's feelings for Peter.

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How can you say that Horace Danby was good and respectable but not completely honest?

Comment on the tone of the speaker when she says ‘Will you please look at me when I’m speaking to you, Amanda!’.

‘Honour among thieves' is considered a popular code.
Examine A Question of Trust as a story woven around this code.

Mention any two issues over which Amanda was nagged and scolded?

Amanda did not agree with the restrictions put on her. Give two reasons to support the statement.

'I am an orphan, roaming the street'. Why does Amanda visualize this?

Ananda was blamed for a number of things. Mention any two.

As a reader do you identify with Amanda? How?

Kitty was a trusted friend to Anne. Elaborate.

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In the poem ‘Amanda’, why does the poet use the famous fairy tale character, Rapunzel? Explain. (Amanda)

Why does Mrs. Hall find the scientist eccentric?

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How did Griffin’s invisibility come to his help whenever he found himself in trouble?

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Describe the curious episode which took place in a clergyman’s study.

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What are the three things that can't happen in a treeless forest?