DURGADEVI SARAF JUNIOR COLLEGE

FYJC

ENGLISH

PRACTICE WORKSHEETS

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Kumar / Kumari ________________________

_____________________________________________ of class XI
Division ______ Roll No. _____ has satisfactorily completed the
required activity sheets in subject English and this Activity book is
his / her bonafide work in the academic year 20……….. to 20………

English Department

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 CONTENTS

Sr. Topic Date

No.
PROSE:
1 On Saying Please
2 The Call of Soil
3 Pillars of Democracy
4 Mrs. Adis
POEMS
5 Cherry Tree
6 The Sower
7 There is another sky
8 Upon Westminster Bridge
9 Nose verses Eyes
10 The Planners
WRITING SKILLS
11 Email
12 Expansion of Ideas
13 Film / Book / Magazine review
14 Blog writing
15 Appeal
16 Report
17 View and Counter-view
18 Speech
19 Group Discussion
20 Interview Questions
21 Art of Compering
22 Mind Mapping
GENRE DRAMA
23 4.1 History of English Drama
24 4.2 The Rising of the Moon
25 4.3 (B) An Enemy of the People

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 1.2 On to the Summit: We Reach the Top
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. [12 marks]

My first thought on reaching the top ……..It was a very clear sensation. (Page 18 - 19)

A1. Global Understanding (2)

Give the things that Tenzing included in the offerings. Give reason behind these offerings.
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A2. Complex Factual (2)

Complete the web highlighting the feelings/emotions of Tenzing after reaching the summit.
Tenzing's feelings/ emotions
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A3. Analysis
Tenzing wore the red scarf. Give its reason. (2)
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A4. Personal response (2)

Give the list of various hazards and risks that a mountaineer / trekker has to face in an expedition.
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A5. Language Study (2)

1) It was a very clear sensation. (Make exclamatory sentence)

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2) I could not kneel because of my clothes and equipment. (Use - be able to)
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A6. Vocabulary (2)

Finds the words from the extract which mean-

1) Satisfy one's thirst : ____________________________

2) Very happy and excited : ____________________________
2) Agreement : ____________________________
3) Valuable : ____________________________

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 1.3 The Call of the Soil
Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (12)

I decided to give it one last try and …………… He claimed he had to force himself to eat rice that
was so insipid! (Page 28 – 29)

A1) Global Understanding:

complete the web giving the reasons for not growing Kasbai variety of rice. (2)

Kasbai

A2) ComplexFactual: (2)

DevuHanda:1) ___________________________ 2) ____________________________
3)____________________________ 4)_____________________________

A3) Analysis: (2)

The writer felt he had wasted his time with the agricultural officer, Guess its reasons.
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A4. Personal Response: (2)

Give your observation about using desi (local) variety in the fields of your area.
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A5. Language Study (2)

1) After many meaningful conversations, they mentioned the name of Kasbai. (Make compound
sentence)

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2) A visit to the agricultural officer was enlightening. (Make exclamatory sentence)

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A6. Vocabulary

Fill in the blank spaces with suitable letters to make meaningful word.

1) aro_a 2) of_ic_r 3) h_br_d 4) ar_a

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 1.4 Pillars of Democracy
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (12)

If we wish to maintain democracy not merely in form, but ………………..political democracy which
this Assembly has so laboriously built up. (page 36 - 37)

A1. Global Understanding: (2)

State whether the following statements are true or false.

1) It is wrong in being grateful to great men who have done life-long services to the country. ( )
2) Hero-worship leads to dictatorship. ( )
3) Bhakti in religion may be a road to the salvation of the soul. ( )
4) In politics we have inequality while in social and economic life we have equality. ( )

A2. Complex Factual: (2)

Irish Patriot Daniel O' Connel suggested few cautions. Point out them.
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A3.Analysis: (2)
Guess the contradictions described in the extract.
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A4.Personal response: (2)

Suggest steps to eradicate inequality
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A5. Spot the error and rewrite the sentences. (2)

1) But there are limits with gratefulness.

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2) What long shall we continue to deny equality in our social and economic life?

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A6.Vocabulary: (2)

Find the words from the alternatives and write the meaning of the following words.
( Alternatives: contributed, purity, danger, oppose)

1) deny ………………..2) peril ………………. 3) rendered ……………..4) chastity …………….

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 1.5 Mrs. Adis
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (12)

There's been a row, he said, down by Cinder Wood ……………… he and Tom always being better
friends than he deserved.’ (Page 49 – 50)

A1. Global Understanding: (2)

State whether the following statements are true or false.

1) The thief was stealing wood. ( )

2) Tom was not dead. ( )
3) Peter Crouch repented for killing Tom. ( )
4) The keepers wanted to bring Mrs. Gain to give company to Mrs. Adis. ( )

A2. Complex Factual: (2)

Peter Crouch learnt that he had killed his friend Tom. Give his reactions.
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A3. Interpretation: (2)

The keepers suspect Peter Crouch for doing the crime. Give its reasons.
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A4. Personal Response: (2)

After knowing that he had killed his friend Tom, Peter Crouch should (Complete the statement
giving your opinion)
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A5. Language Study: (2)

1) They could not find a dry voice like hers. (Use- be able to)

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2) We didn't see his face, but we've got his gun. (Make complex sentence)

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A6. Vocabulary: (2)

Write antonyms for the following from the extract.

1) allow……………. 2) hope……………. 3) unfaithful…….……… 4) alive…………….

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 (Poetry and Appreciation)

Q. Read the following extract and complete the activities given below: [10 marks]
(Poem 2.1 The Cherry Tree, textbook page 66 – 67)

Al Complete the following web: (2)

Beneficiaries of
the Cherry Tree

A2 Find proof from the poem for the following statement. (2)

The poet's minute observation of the steady growth of the Cherry tree.
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A3 Personal response: (2)

A small thought put in action, led to a great achievement. Explain the significance of the statement
in context to the given extract.
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A4 Poetic device: (2)

Write down the colour imagery used in the poem.
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A5 Poetic creativity: (2)
Without using any rhyming pattern, compose a poem of four lines about the enjoyment in Company
of your friends.
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Q. Write a poetic appreciation of the poem " The Cherry tree" with the help of following points: (4)
* About the poem/ title/ poet *Theme *Style *Language, poetic device, mood *Message *Special
features *Your opinion about the poem.

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Q.Read the extract and complete the activities given below: [10 MARKS]
(poem 2.2 The Sower, textbook page 72)
Al Global Understanding: (2)
Complete the Web given below

Qualities of the
Sower

A2 Inference/Interpretation / Analysis: (2)

Analyse the given line: ‘Twilight hastens on to rule’.
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A3 Personal response: (2)

Hard work has its own reward. Justify your answer.
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A4 Poetic device: (2)

Pick out two examples of Alliteration from the poem
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A5. Poetic creativity: (2)
Complete the given poetic lines using your imagination

Life without a _________

Is like a tree____________
Yet our desires _________________
To produce the green _________________

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Q. Write a poetic appreciation of the poem " The Sower" with the help of following points: (4)
* About the poem/ title/ poet *Theme *Style *Language, poetic device, mood *Message *Special
features *Your opinion about the poem.
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Q. Read the following extract and complete the activities given below: [10 Marks]
(2.3 There is Another Sky, textbook page, 76)

A1 Global Understanding: (2)

Complete the following sentence based on the extract.
(i) The poet is addressing the poem to _______________________
(ii) The poet tells her younger brother not to mind the __________________

A2 Inference / Interpretation / Analysis: (2)

Complete the given table by mentioning the object and explanation for the following describing
words based on the poem.
Describing word Object Explanation
i Faded

ii Silent

A3 Personal response: (2)

Do you support the poet's way of handling the situation. Justify your answer.
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A4 Poetic device: (2)

Identify and explain the figure of speech in the following line.
‘In its unfading flowers
I hear the bright be hum’
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A5 Poetic creativity: (2)

There is another sky

ever serene and fair,
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Q. Write a poetic appreciation of the poem " There is Another Sky" with the help of following points:(4)
* About the poem/ title/ poet *Theme *Style *Language, poetic device, mood *Message *Special
features *Your opinion about the poem.

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Q. Read the following extract and complete the activities given below: [10 Marks]
(2.4 Upon Westminster Bridge, textbook page 82)
Al Global Understanding: (2)
Complete the web given below about the activities the planners do:

The beauty of
the morning
falls on

A2 Inference/Interpretation/ Analysis: (2)

"Dull would be of soul who could pass by".interpret the given line with reference to the given poem.
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A3 Personal Response: (2)

it's a common belief that "Cities have always flourished only after human intrusion over nature”.
Express your ideas.
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A4 Poetic device: (2)

Pick out the lines from the poem which give pictorial effect to the poem and write in your own
words.
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A5 Poetic creativity:
Read the following lines from the poem and compose two more lines on the same theme.

The city now doth like a garment wear

The beauty of the morning silent, bare
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Q. Write a poetic appreciation of the poem "Upon Westminster Bridge" with the help of following
points:(4)
* About the poem/ title/ poet *Theme *Style *Language, poetic device, mood *Message *Special
features *Your opinion about the poem.

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Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below: [10 Marks]
(2.5 Nose Verses Eyes, textbook page 88 – 89)

A1 Global Understanding: (2)

Name the following:
(i) The one in whose favour the argument is made. ………………………………..
(ii) Words from the extract used to indicate the ‘face’……………………………….

A2 Inference / Interpretation / Analysis: (2)

The spectacles fit the nose just like a saddle. Justify the comparison.
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A3 Personal response: (2)

Is it possible to have a face without a nose. Express your ideas.
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A4 Poetic device: (2)

"Designed to sit close to it, just like a saddle." Name and explain the figure of speech in the given
line.
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A5 Poetic creativity: (2)

Compose a poem of two lines with or without the rhyming scheme on "The Spectacles"
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Q. Write a poetic appreciation of the poem " Nose Versus Eyes" with the help of following points: (4)
* About the poem/ title/ poet *Theme *Style *Language, poetic device, mood *Message *Special
features *Your opinion about the poem.

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Q. Read the following extract and complete the activities given below: [10 Marks]
(2.6 THE PLANNERS, textbook page 92-93)

Al Global Understanding: (2)

Complete the web about the activities the planners do.

The Planners

A2 Inference / Interpretation / Analysis: (2)

‘Hang in the grace of mathematics’. Explain the given line with reference to the poem.
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A3 Personal response: (2)

List any two disadvantages of modernization.
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A4 Poetic devices: (2)

Match the given figures of speech:
A Answer B
Alliteration They erase the flaws.
the blemishes of the past,
Personification permutations of possibilities.
Irony Anaesthesia, amnesia,
hypnosis.
Extended metaphor The country wears perfect
rows of shining teeth.

A5 Poetic creativity: (2)

Compose four lines expressing the grief of having lost nature due to modernisation.
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Q. Write a poetic appreciation of the poem " The Planners" with the help of following points: (4)
* About the poem/ title/ poet *Theme *Style *Language, poetic device, mood *Message *Special
features *Your opinion about the poem.
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 Writing skills
EMAIL WRITING: [4 MARKS]
Write an email to the Editor of a Newspaper, making the public aware of rising air and noise
pollution in your area. Mention the bad air quality index that appears in the newspaper daily and
write about the bad effects of air and noise pollution and suggest some measures to curb it.
OR
Frequent cases of thefts have caused fright in the minds of the people in your locality. Draft an
email in a proper format to the police department giving all details and happenings to expect an
immediate action and permanent solution on this issue.

Compose Search Mail:

Inbox To:

Draft CC:

Sent BCC:

Trash --------------------------------------------

Subject: ______________________________________________________

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Attachments:

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EXPANSION OF IDEA: [4 MARKS]

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below. Write your answer in about 100
to 120 words. ‘Believing in yourself is believing in the best’.
(✓ Having faith in your abilities✓ Keep doing the work✓ Supporting your argument with examples.
✓ Conclusion)
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Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below: (100-150 words) ‘Nature is the
best teacher’
(✓Hidden treasures in nature ✓Purpose/Reasons to get close to nature ✓Teaching/Learning about
nature (why best teacher) ✓Gifts/Benefits from nature.)
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FILM REVIEW: [4 MARKS]
Write a review of the film that you remember you’ve watched and can’t forget easily. Give details
about the movie using following supporting points.(✓ Title of the film ✓ The star cast and
production house (if you remember) ✓ The gist of the plot.
✓ The reason you like the film ✓ Your favourite scene from the movie ✓ Your opinion and
recommendation)
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BOOK REVIEW:
You have recently read a book. Write a ‘Review’ on the same with the help of the following
Points:
(✓Title of the book ✓Subject/Story/information ✓Language/Style/Presentation ✓Benefits/Message)
OR
MAGAZINE REVIEW:
You have recently read a famous magazine. Write a ‘Review’ on the same with the help of
the following points:(✓Title of the magazine ✓Subject and Content
✓Language/Style/Presentation ✓Special features/Attractions)

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BLOG WRITING: [4 MARKS]
Write a ‘Blog’ in a proper format on ‘Cycling – A better way to Commute’, with the help
of the following points. (100-150 words)
(✓Choice of bike ✓Safety equipment ✓Road safety rules ✓Benefits)
OR
Write a ‘Blog’ in a proper format on ‘Positivity in life’, with the help of the following points. (100-150
words)(✓Hurdles / Problems in life ✓Accepting facts and flaws ✓Reorganization / Restart
✓Human instinct / Fight back ✓Will to Win.)

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APPEAL WRITING: [4 MARKS]
Prepare an ‘Appeal’ on the topic ‘Avoid Fast Food’ with the help of the following points in about 150
words. (Attraction of Fast-Food items / Effects on body and mind. / Ways of avoiding the fast food /
Options for fast food / Appeal to society.)
OR

You are a member of the Young India Club of your town. You have arranged a rally for Blind Relief
Fund (BRF). Prepare a handout appealing to the public for generous donation.
(Use slogans / Declare gifts / Time of the Rally / Famous personality to lead the Rally /Make an
appeal / Add your own ideas)

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REPORT WRITING: [4 MARKS]
Your college celebrated ‘Environment Day’. Write a report of this celebration using the following
points. (Day and date of the celebration – Arrangement - Environment pledge - Activities
conducted on the day)
OR
Your junior college organized the Annual Prize Distribution Function. Write a report of the function
for your class magazine with the help of the points given in the invitation.

Invitation
Annual Prize Distribution Function
On 18th January
Chief Guest: Dr. MRS. S. N. Jadhav, Educationalist and Board of studies
member
President of the function: Mr. B. B. Patel, Education officer, Z.P.
Venue: DD Junior College, Andheri, Mumbai.

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VIEW ANDCOUNTER-VIEW: [4 MARKS]
Prepare a paragraph with an appropriate title to be used for the counter - view section on the
following topic in about 120 words.
View - section: WhatsApp is a harmful app.
• Wastage of time and energy.
• Adverse effect on the routine life.
• Harmful to the studies of students.
• Creates mental stress and strain.
• It is addictive.
OR
Prepare a paragraph with an appropriate title to be used for the counter - view section on the
following topic in about 120 words.
Village life is better than city life.
Views
• Villages have much lesser pollution and more greenery, hence cooler climate.
• Village life is slow, monotonous and non - trendy.
• Better medical facilities and educational facilities are being offered in villages.
• Villages offer man the sight of natural landscapes and sceneries.
• Villages remain stagnant(stable) over a period of time.

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SPEECH WRITING: [4 MARKS]
Your college NCC unit has undertaken a cleanliness drive in your town. Prepare a speech that you
would give as an NCC captain. You can use the following points:
(Cleanliness is next to godliness - Need/ Importance of cleanliness - Effects of unhygienic
conditions- diseases, pollutions etc. - Suggestions and concluding the speech.)
OR
On the occasion of world Environment Day, you are asked to make a speech in your class room on
‘save the Tiger’. Write the speech highlighting the threat to the tiger as a species:

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DIALOGUE WRITING: [4 MARKS]
A Dialogue between Two Friends about Preparation for the Examination
OR
Dialogue Between Two Friends on Spending Summer Vacation.
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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: [4 MARKS]
Imagine, you have to conduct an interview of a distinguished personality in the field of sports. With
the help of the given table and points draft questions on the given fields associated with the
personality. (Do not change the sequence of the questions)

Use the following format and write answer:

Name of the Interviewee

(distinguished personality)

Area of Success/Reputation

Date/Venue/Time

Duration of Interview

Questions

Questions based on

1. Student life

2. Early Interest

3. Idols

4. Primary training

5.Opportunity

6. Accomplishments

7. Target/Goals

8. Suggestion

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Imagine that you have to conduct an interview of a distinguished personality in the field of
your own choice. With the help of the given table and points draft questions on the given
fields associated with the personality. (Do not change the sequence of the questions)

Use the following format and write answer:

Name of the Interviewee
(Distinguished Personality)

Area of Success/Reputation

Date/Venue/Time

Duration of Interview

Questions:

Questions based on

1. Early life/struggle

2. Hurdles in Education

3. Role Model/inspiration

4. Family support

5. First success /
Achievement

6. Success Plan

7. Dreams Unfulfilled

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COMPERING: [4 MARKS]
The annual social function of your junior college will be held next week on your college campus.
Your friend and you are selected to compere the inauguration function of the programme. Prepare
a script for the same with the help of the following points.
(Introduction - Welcoming the guests - Lighting the traditional lamp - Inauguration of the annual
function - Keynote address - Felicitation of successful students - Presidential address - Vote of
Thanks)
OR
Imagine that you are a compere of ‘Reading Day Programmes’ at your college to mark the birth
anniversary of Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Prepare a script for the same with the help of following
points.
(✓ Introduction✓ Importance of the Day✓ Reading for pleasure and profit✓ Speech by your
principal✓ Different activities and felicitation of winners✓ Vote of thanks.)
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MIND-MAPPING: [4 MARKS]

You live in an era where huge information is communicated to you in different forms continuously.
Develop a ‘Mind Mapping’ frame/design using your ideas/thoughts/concepts to illustrate / develop
on the topic, ‘Forms of Communication’.
OR
Develop a ‘Mind Mapping’ frame/design using your ideas/thoughts/concepts to illustrate / develop
on the topic, ‘Effects of Music’.

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 4.1 History of English Drama

Q. Fill in the blanks:

1. There are __________elements of drama.

2. ________, ________ and tragic comedy are type of drama.
3. __________ is a composition designed for performance in the theatre.
4. _________ involves 2 speakers.
5. ____________ is a series of events.

Q. Match the pairs:

A Answer B

Stage Directions To speak to one self

Monologue character's thought process
expressed aloud
Theme guidelines given by the
dramatist
Soliloquy The main idea f a play

Q. Choose the correct options –

1. ________________is the soul of drama.
a. Plot b. Conflict c) Character d Climax

2. _____________________ is a complete story that has to be performed on the

Stage in stipulated time.
a. Drama b) Novel c. One Act play d. none

3. Flat characters are also known as________________________

a. Caricatures b) Round character c) Protagonist d) Dynamic

4. Language is an important element of _________________ and ___________________.

a. drama b. Plot c. One Act Play d. None
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1. Drama:
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 4.2 The Rising of the Moon

Q1. Comment on the given statement after reading the given dialogue -
And if we get him itself, nothing but abuse on our heads for it from the people, and maybe from our
own relations -
you may begin like this
A. It’s a pity some honest man not to be better of that
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B. I wouldn’t be in your shoes if he rewards me ten times as much. People generally fall victim
to incentives. Some people stick to values. They _________________________________
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C. It’s a pity some honest man not to be better of that ________________________________

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Q. 2. The priorities of the Sergeant are shifted. Complete the given table by using the given clues.

priorities of the Sergeant priorities at the end of the play

in the beginning patriotism

law and duty

Q.3. The description of the character is given below. Identify the character from the play. Find
some sentences which support your choice.
a. He is a brave but irresponsible person. _____________________________
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b. He is a major character. He dominates in the story._____________________________
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c. He dominates the story_____________________________

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d. He is smart as well as brave._____________________________

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e. He is the centre of the play._____________________________
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f. He is obedient and simple._____________________________
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Q. Mayor Peter Stockmann is a contrast to Dr. Thomas Stockmann. Justify.
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Sr.No. A ANSWER B
1. Dr. Thomas Stockmann Opportunist
2. Katherine Vulnerable
3. Peter Stockmann Honest and upright
4. Petra Coward
5. Hovstad timid but supportive
6. Billing Cunning and corrupt
7. Aslaksen Courageous

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