26/07/21

AN ELEPHANT IS HARD TO HIDE

MEANINGS.:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Summary :
The speaker says that an elephant is hard to hide. It is tall, wide and occupies a
lot of space. The speaker says that trying to hide an elephant is an unrewarding
task, as one cannot cram an elephant in a drawer or a closet. Trying to hide an
elephant beneath the bed will also not yield any result. Another problem is
that an elephant would just not sit quietly and it becomes a greater problem
with its big size. The speaker says that if an elephant is kept around, it is sure
to be found out.

TEXTBOOK PAGE 28 ( COPY THE QUESTIONS FROM TB )

A. 1. a. Trying to put an elephant in a drawer is referred to as an ‘unrewarding
chore’.
b. No, it is not possible.
c. A closet is better than a drawer.

2. a. The trait of not being able to stay still is being mentioned.

b. The size of an elephant is being referred to here.
c. coupled
3. a. The speaker knows that an elephant is hard to hide.
b. The speaker has brought home an elephant.
c. detect

B. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS :

1. An elephant is hard to hide as it is tall and wide.
2. The head and the tail of the elephant will show from under the bed.
3. The size of the elephant and its inability to stay still makes it a nightmare to
hide it.
4. Yes, elephants are fond of peanuts. The following line from the poem tells
this to us: ...when peanuts start to disappear.
5. The poet realises that his family will soon find out that he has brought an
elephant home.