English

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What is the message of the poem "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost?

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How does Frost present nature in this poem? The following questions may help you to think of an answer.

(i) What are the birds that are usually named in poems? Do you think a crow is often mentioned in poems? What images come to your mind when you think of a crow?

(ii) Again, what is “a hemlock tree”? Why doesn’t the poet write about a more ‘beautiful’ tree such as a maple, or an oak, or a pine?

(iii) What do the ‘crow’ and ‘hemlock’ represent − joy or sorrow? What does the dust of snow that the crow shakes off a hemlock tree stand for?

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What is a “dust of snow”? What does the poet say has changed his mood? How has the poet’s mood changed?

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What is the past tense of "read"?

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For Frost, what do ‘fire’ and ‘ice’ stand for? Here are some ideas:

Greed	Avarice	Cruelty	Lust
Conflict	Fury	Intolerance	Rigidity
Insensitivity	Coldness	Indifference	Hatred

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That was a turning point in our friendship. What was the turning point?

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem? How does it help in bringing out the contrasting ideas in the poem?

Q. As soon as the train arrived at the station, the passengers rushed towards it. (Begin: No sooner...)

[1 Marks]

1. No sooner had the train arrived at the station then the passengers rushed towards it.
2. No sooner has the train arrived at the station than the passengers rushed towards it.
3. No sooner had the train arrived at the station when the passengers rushed towards it.

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Love, human sympathy and education can transform even a thief. How could anil bring such a change in Hari Singh?

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Appearances are deceptive. Discuss with reference to the two boys.

Q. Lencho found 70 pesos in the letter. But still, he was not surprised on seeing the money. Why?

[0.8 Marks]

1. He asked for 100 pesos and was satisfied with 70 pesos.
2. He was ungrateful to God for the money.
3. He had faith in God that he would help him.
4. All of the above.

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Notice the use of words repeated in lines such as these:

i) On pads of velvet quiet,

In his quiet rage.

ii) And stares with his brilliant eyes,

At the brilliant stars.

What do you think is the effect of this repetition?

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Bring out the irony in the frogs statement - Your song must be your own.

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How does the story 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' promise hope for society?

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Read the poem again, and work in pairs or groups to do the following tasks.

(i) Find the words that describe the movements and actions of the tiger in the case and in the wild. Arrange them in two columns.

(ii) Find the wordsthat describe the two places, and arrange them in two columns.

Now try to share ideas about how the poet uses words and images to contrast the two situations.

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What impression do you form of the postmaster after reading the story 'The Letter'?

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Answer the following questions in your own words:

(a) Why did Mrs. Packletide wish to kill a tiger?

(b) What made her decide to give a party in Loona Bimberton's honour? What did she intend to give Loona on her birthday?

(c) How was the tiger shooting arranged? What kind of a tiger was chosen for the purpose?

(d) In what way did the villagers help Mrs. Packletide shoot the tiger?

(e) Who was Miss Mebbin? Was she really devoted to Mrs. Packletide? How did she behave during the tiger shooting?

(f) Mrs. Packletide was a good shot. Discuss.

(g) What comment did Miss Mebbin make after Mrs Packletide had fired the shot?

Why did Miss Mebbin make this comment? How did Mrs Packletide react to this comment?

(h) How did the villagers react to the tiger's death?

(i) Do you think Mrs. Packletide was able to achieve her heart's desire? Give reasons for your answer.

(j) How did Miss Mebbin manage to get her week-end cottage? Why did she plant so many tiger lilies in her garden?

(k) "The incidental expenses are so heavy, " she confides to inquiring friends. Who is the speaker? What is she referring to here?

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What does the poet say the boy is learning from the loss of the ball? Try to explain this in your own words.

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The narrator asks the boys, "Must you work so hard? You both look rather tired."

The boys reply, "We are not complaining, sir." What do you learn about the boys from their reply?

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What reasons does Brutus give for murdering Caesar?

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Why did Mourad steal the horse and then return it?

Q. The following sentence pair can be combined into one better sentence. Choose the option that combines the two sentences best without changing the meaning.

India cannot win this match. It is certain now.

[1 Marks]

1. It is certain so India will not win this match.
2. India cannot win this match now.
3. It is certain that India cannot win this match now.

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Do you think the boys looked after Lucia willingly? Give reasons for your answer.

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Why was the author surprised to see Nicola and Jacopo working as shoeshine boys?

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How did the creatures of Bingle bog react to the nightingale's singing?

Q. The reason behind Bassanio’s selection of the lead casket was _____.

[1 mark]

1. His desire for worldly pleasures
2. His wisdom
3. His hatred for gold and silver
4. His wild guess

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Character sketch of APJ Abdul Kalam from the chapter my childhood

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He coloured deeply under his sunburn, then grew pale

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Why does the poet say, “I would not intrude on him”? Why doesn’t he offer him money to buy another ball?

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Now write your own film review on Chak de India, Lagaan, or Mother India.

The teacher could arrange for the screening of the film if need be.

The class could also decide on any other regional film that portrays the spirit of National Integration.

Highlight the aspect of national integration that has been portrayed in the film.