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Adventures in a Banyan Tree (Short Story)

The Snake and the Mirror (Short Story)
Lines Written in Early Spring (Poem) ~
Project Tiger (Memoir)
My Sister’s Shoes (Screenplay)
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Lines Written in
Early Spring
William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth

• William Wordsworth [1770-1850] was a

major English Romantic poet .

• His famous works include Daffodils, Lucy

Gray and The Prelude.

• In simple ordinary language, Wordsworth

presents nature as an antidote to the
corrupting influences of society. He is known
as the poet of nature.
grove: a small wood or
other group of trees.
 Auditory Imagery
Hyperbole:
exaggerated statements or
claims not meant to be
taken literally.

grove: a small wood or

other group of trees.
1. What does the expression 'I sate
reclined' indicate about the poet's state
of mind?
The poet was in a relaxed mood enjoying
the beauty of nature
2. Why does the poet feel sad while
reclining in the grove?

The dark thoughts of humanity makes the

poet sad
 Personification

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Grieve: feel intense sorrow.
 Personification

Alliteration

Grieve: feel intense sorrow.

3. How does the poet associate himself
with nature?

Nature has connected itself to the

speaker’s soul
4. 'And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man.'
What do these lines convey?
The poet feels grief while thinking about
how cruelly man has separated himself
from mother nature.
 it is
Primrose: a European plant,
which produces pale yellow
flowers
Tuft: a bunch or collection of
threads, grass, hair, etc
bower: a pleasant shady wreath: an
place under trees or climbing arrangement of
plants in a garden. flowers, leaves,
or stems
Periwinkle: five-petalled
bluish flowers and glossy
leaves
 alliterat
Personification

Imagery

Personification

Primrose: a European plant, bower: a pleasant shady wreath: an

which produces pale yellow
flowers
Tuft: a bunch or collection of
threads, grass, hair, etc
place under trees or climbing arrangement of
plants in a garden. flowers, leaves,
or stems
Periwinkle: five-petalled
bluish flowers and glossy
leaves
5.What makes the poet think that every
flower enjoys its existence?

The sight of flowers moving gently in the

breeze makes the poet think that every
flower enjoys its existence
Personification
Al literation
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Visual Imagery
>
Personifica;on
 Personification

Budding: (of a plant) having

or developing buds.
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believe

=>
Permane
Rhetorical
Question

Alliteration

Lament: a passionate
expression of grief or sorrow.
Points for Appreciation
• Romantic Poet
• Theme: Nature's beauty versus human choices.
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• Nature's Beauty: Wordsworth describes a

peaceful and beautiful natural setting, from the
grove to the primrose tufts.
• Personification: Nature is described almost like
a living person - flowers seem to enjoy the air,
and twigs appear to feel pleasure.
• Repetition: The line "What man has made of
man" is repeated, emphasizing the poet's
concern about humanity's actions.
Poem Appreciation
"Lines Written in Early Spring" is by the famous poet William Wordsworth. He's
known for talking a lot about nature and how humans are connected to it. In
this poem, he's basically thinking about how beautiful nature is and how
humans have changed and maybe lost their connection to it.

Wordsworth describes a peaceful scene where he's sitting in a grove

surrounded by flowers, birds, and twigs. He uses language that makes nature
seem alive and feeling, like when he says the flowers seem to enjoy the air they
breathe. He also repeats the line "What man has made of man," which makes
us think about how humans have acted towards each other and maybe drifted
from their natural selves.
Poem Appreciation
To sum it up, Wordsworth is both celebrating the beauty of nature and also
feeling a bit sad. He's wondering about the choices humans have made and
reminding us that we should always remember our deep connection with the
natural world around us. It's a call for us to reflect on our actions and remember
the simple joys that nature offers.
 Read the lines from 'Lines Written in Early Spring' and answer any THREE
MODEL questions that follow.

2022 I heard a thousand blended notes.

- Auditory Im &
While in a grove I sate reclined, Visual
-
in that sweet mood when=- pleasant thoughtshungry
6 Marks -

Bring sad thoughts to the mind.

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To her fair works did Nature link

The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man.
A. How does the poet describe his 'mood' and 'thoughts"?
B. Pick out instances of a visual image and an auditory image.
C. Why did the poet grieve?
D. To her fair works did Nature link.... What is personified here?
E. What does Nature link the human soul with?
 Read the following lines from 'Lines Written in Early Spring' and write an
TERM 1 appreciation focusing on the theme, imagery, and other poetic devices.
2022 I heard a thousand blended notes,
While in a grove I sate reclined,
5 Marks In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.
To her fair works did Nature link
The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man.
 Read the lines from the poem 'Lines Written in Early Spring' and
MARCH prepare a note of appreciation focusing on its theme, imagery and
2021 poetic devices.

I heard a thousand blended notes,

4 Marks While in a grove I sate reclined,
In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.
To her fair works did Nature link
The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man.
 Read the following lines from the poem Lines WriLen in Early Spring and
TERM 1 answer the quesMons that follow. Each quesMon carries one score.

2019 I heard a thousand blended notes,

While in a grove I sate reclined,
To her fair works did Nature link
The human soul that through me ran

In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts And much it grieved my heart to think

4 Marks Bring sad thoughts to the mind What man has made of man

a. What does the poet mean by the expression 'a thousand blended
notes"?
B. Why did the pleasant thoughts bring sad thoughts to the poet's mind?
C. Pick out an example of auditory image from the given lines.
D. IdenMfy the lines that tell us Nature is linked to the soul of human
beings.
 Read the following lines from 'Lines Written in Early Spring and prepare a note
MODEL of appreciation considering the theme, imagery and other poetic devices.
2023 I heard a thousand blended notes,
While in a grove I sate reclined,
5 Marks In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.
To her fair works did Nature link
The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man.
6.What is nature's holy plan? How does
man work against it?

Nature’s holy plan was to design a land

where humans could find spiritual joy.

Man does not understand the beauty and

benefits of mother nature. He tries to
destroy nature
Suggest an alternative title for the poem

Nature’s Holy Plan

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 · America -
Civil Rights
Movement
Anti-war
·
protests
Blowin’ in the
Wind
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan is an American singer, songwriter,

artist and writer.

His early songs such as Blowin' in the Wind and

The Times They Are a-Changin became anthems
for the American Civil Rights and anti-war
movements.

He won the Nobel prize in Literature, for his

contributions to music in 2016
Theme
The theme of the poem is that everyone talks
about the banning of weapons and ending of
wars and bringing peace and freedom.

But when are they going to be realized? People

should raise their voice against injustice, do
their responsibilities and fight for their rights.
Important
• "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan is often associated with
the Civil Rights Movement and anti-war sentiments of the
1960s, particularly opposition to the Vietnam War.
• The Vietnam War was a long and controversial war where the
United States was involved, fighting against communist forces
in Vietnam.
• Many people in the U.S. protested against this war, believing
it was wrong.
• Dylan's song captured the feelings and questions many had
about peace, freedom, and justice during this turbulent time.
 experien
~experien
l -> man

maturity ↳peace?
O 30 common - ban?
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Experience -
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Symbo
0
pene
& Alliteration Violanco
war
*
roads: sufferings/ White dove: symbol Cannon Ball: guns /
experiences of peace violence / wars
Important
• What does the expression 'roads' stand for?
Important
• What does the expression 'roads' stand for?

• "Roads" can stand for life experiences, challenges, or journeys

that a person goes through. In this context, Dylan is asking
how many challenges or experiences one must face before
being recognized as mature or worthy.
Important
• What does 'they' refer to in the poem?
Important
• What does 'they' refer to in the poem?

• Here, "they" refers to the "cannon balls." The line is

questioning the continuation of warfare and violence,
essentially asking how many acts of war will occur before
such actions are finally stopped or banned.
Important
• "The answer is blowin' in the wind" implies that…
Important
• "The answer is blowin' in the wind" implies that…

• "The answer is blowin' in the wind" means that the solutions

to big questions are out there, but they're hard to catch or
understand, just like the wind. It's a way of saying answers
are not always clear or easy to find.
 X
Refrain

lines 7 repeat
ago lavlers/dictators
slavery?
-- -
-
0 Freedom
 Power of dictators or
oppressive rulers

Power of the society/

people

Freedom
Refrain
 Auditory Image

Sky: The symbol of

freedom
Refrain
Points for Appreciation
• Bob Dylan – American singer, songwriter, artist
• Nobel Prize For Literature

• Theme: Questions about life and freedom.

• Seeking answers to life's mysteries.

• Deep Questions: The song is built around deep,

existential questions that address humanity's
core struggles and desires, prompting listeners
to reflect on broader societal and philosophical
issues.
Points for Appreciation
• Symbolic Imagery: "white dove" representing
peace and the "cannon balls" symbolizing war,
which adds depth and layers of meaning to his
lyrics.

• Refrain: The recurring line, "The answer, my

friend, is blowin' in the wind," emphasizes the
intangible and ever-present nature of truth,
suggesting that while answers might be hard to
pin down, they are always surrounding us.
Poem Appreciation
Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" is a song that asks deep quesGons about life,
freedom, and understanding. The song wants us to think about what it really
takes to be seen as a complete person, to find peace, and to understand the
value of life.

Dylan paints pictures with his words. He talks about a "white dove," which
makes us think of peace, and it sailing over seas before resGng. This might
mean the long journey towards finding peace. He also talks about "cannon
balls," which remind us of wars and conflicts. When he menGons the
"mountain" being washed to the sea, it's like he's talking about big things
taking Gme to change.
Poem Appreciation
One of the things that stands out in this song is the way Dylan keeps repeating,
"The answer is blowin' in the wind." This is a clever way to say that sometimes,
answers to big questions are hard to find, but they're always around us, just like
the wind. It's like he's telling us that understanding and answers are out there,
but they're not always easy to grab.

In conclusion, this song makes us think. It uses simple pictures and stories to
talk about deep things, like the search for freedom and peace. Even though it
was written in the 1960s, the questions it asks are still important today, making
it a timeless piece.
 Read the lines from the poem, 'Blowin' in the Wind' and answer the
MODEL questions that follow.
2022 How many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
4 Marks Yes, and how many times must the cannon balls fly
The answer, my friend is blowin' in the wind

A. 'Peace' is symbolised in the above lines. Identify the expression that

indicates this.
B. Where, according to the poet will the white dove have to take rest
eventually?
C. The poet wishes cannon balls to be ……………………
D. Pick out from the above stanza the line that tells you an unceasing
war is going on.
 Read the lines from 'Blowin' in the Wind'and answer the quesMons that
TERM 1 follow. Each quesMon carries one score.
2022 How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?
5 Marks How many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes, and how many Mmes must the cannonballs fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
A. What does the expression 'roads' stand for?
B. The 'white dove'symbolizes .....................
C. What does 'they' refer to ?’
D. The answer is blowin' in the wind' implies ………………..
E. Pick out an instance of alliteraMon from the lines given above.
 Read the tines from the song 'Blowin' in the Wind' and answer the questi-
MODEL ons that follow. Each question carries one score.

2020 How many roads must a man walk down

Before you call him a man?
How many seas must a white dove
4 Marks
sail Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes, and how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
A. 'How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man? What idea is conveyed in these lines?
B. Identify the lines that tell you about the need to put an end to violence.
C. Why can't the white dove sleep peacefully in the sand?
D. Pick out an instance of alliteration from the lines above.
 Read the following lines from the poem 'Blowin' in the Wind' and attempt a
MARCH brief appreciation focussing on the theme and poetic devices used

2019 How many roads must a man walk down

Before you call him a man?
How many seas must a white dove sail
4 Marks
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes, and how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
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