SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for English

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_____________ is an example of Synecdoche from the poem.

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_______________ is an example of Alliteration from the poem.

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________________ is an example of Inversion from the poem.

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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.

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What does God want in return from man, for the gifts He has bestowed upon him?

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Why did God withhold the gift of ‘Rest’ from man?

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Besides those given in the poem, what other gifts has God blessed mankind with above his other creations? Enlist them.

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When does man generally turn to God? Give one example to support your response.

Discuss with your group and justify the title of the poem ‘The Pulley’ in your own words.

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Pick out 3 lines that contain Monologues of God.

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Give the words related to:

Write Critical Appreciation of the poem in a paragraph format.

Points 

• Title
• Poet
• Rhyme scheme
• Favourite line
• Theme/Central idea
• Figures of speech
• Special features - Type of the poem, language, tone, implied meaning, etc.
• Why I like/ dislike the poem.

Talk with your partner and discuss the following question:

Have you ever been invited to lunch, at any hotel, by your friend?

Talk with your partner and discuss the following question:

What was the occasion?

Talk with your partner and discuss the following question:

Did you enjoy the lunch? Why?

Discuss in pairs:

People with foibles are often not conscious of them. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

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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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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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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