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2.3 The Inchcape Rock-Appreciation

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2.3 The Inchcape Rock -  Robert Southey Appreciation of the Poem:  1. About the Poem, Poet and Title : 'The Inchcape Rock' is a narrative poem (Ballad) written by the British poet Robert Southey (1774-1843).  He was a prominent Romantic poet and Poet Laureate of England (1813-1843).  The poem Inchcape Rock was published in1802. It tells a moral story inspired by a Scottish legend about a warning bell placed on a dangerous reef called the Inchcape Rock. The title directly refers to this rock, which is central to the story. The poem highlights the consequences of evil actions through the story of Sir Ralph the Rover. 2. Theme : The central theme of the poem is "evil deeds bring evil results" or "As you sow, so shall you reap." It shows how the wickedness of one man can lead to his own downfall. The poem also touches upon jealousy, greed, morality, and poetic justice. It emphasizes that harming others for selfish reasons eventually leads to one's own destru...
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1.3 The Cop and the Anthem - Activity no.1

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 1.3 The Cop and the Anthem -  Activity no.1 Soapy left his bench........ Some other way of entering the Limbo must be devised.  (Pg no. ) A.1 Write the reasons that gave Sophy confidently to enter the luxurious cafe.  Ans-i.  He was shaven.  ii. He had neat  black bow which was given by a lady missionary on Thanksgiving Day.  iii. His coat was  trim and neat. iv. His upper portion was not doubtful.  A 2 . Make a list of things which Sophy desired to get in the luxurious cafe.  Ans- The thing which Sophy desired to get in the luxury cafe are -  Roasted Malad duck, a bottle of wine, a cup of coffee, a cigar.  A.3. Soapy couldn't fullfill his desire to enjoy the meal in the cafe. Gave its reason    Ans- i. Ehen Soapy set his foot inside the restaurant door,  the head-waiter's  eye fell upon his tattered trousers and decadent shoes.  ii. Such person might not be allowed in that restaurant.  iii. ...
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1.3 The Cop and the Anthem - O Henry Activity No 2

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1.3 The Cop and the Anthem - O' Henry Activity No 2  Read the extract and complete the activities given below.   The conjunction of Soapy receptive state of mind.....  Three months on the island," said the Magistrate in the police court the next morning.  Pg no.  A.1 Complete the information taking the help of the passage. 1. Change in Soapy soul caused due to..... Ans - the conjunction of Soapy's receptive state of mind and the influences about the old Church.  2. A fur importer offered a post to Soapy..... Ans- to work as  driver 3. Verdict of the magistrate.....  Ans-  three months jail. A.2 . Describe the wonderful change in Soapy's mind. Ans- i. Hearing the musical note, Soapy rising horror the pit into which he had tumbled.  ii. He understood his degraded days, unworthy desires, wrecked faculties and base motives that made up is existence.  iii. A strong impulse ask him to better with his desperate fact.  iv. He decided t...
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2.2 On Saying Please -Activity No. 1

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  2.2 On Saying 'Please'   Activity No. 1 1. The law permits everybody to use violence for discourteous is behaviour. Ans- False  The law does not  permit everybody to use violence for discourteous is behaviour. 2. The passenger showed  discourteous behaviour.  Ans-  True 3. The law forces everyone to say 'please'.  Ans- False The law does not force everyone to say 'please'.  4. For physical assault, permits the sufferer to retaliate with reasonable violence.  Ans- True .  A.2  Describe the incident happened in the lift .  Ans- i. The young lift- man was working in a city office. One morning a passenger came and asked the lift-man to carry him on the top floor.  ii. The lift-man expected polite behaviour from the man.  iii. But the passenger refused to say the word please'.  iv. So in a fit of anger, the lift- man threw the passenger out of his lift. This incident happened in the lift v A. 3 Discourtesy...
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Parts of Speech

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 Parts of Speech Prepared by- Jyoti Walunj-Landge   1. Noun Definition: A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea. ( Use Pronoun chart ) Types : Proper Noun – John, Paris, India Common Noun – table, cat, river Abstract Noun – love, freedom, beauty Collective Noun – team, class, flock Countable- we can count it - apple, pen  Uncountable Nouns – we can't count it. - sugar, water,  Examples: The cat sat on the mat. Freedom is essential for happiness. 2. Pronoun Definition: A pronoun replaces a noun. Types: Personal Pronouns – I, you, he, she, it Reflexive Pronouns – myself, herself Demonstrative Pronouns – this, those Relative Pronouns – who, which, that Interrogative Pronouns – who?, what? Indefinite Pronouns – someone, anything Examples : She is going to the market. This is my book. 3. Verb Definition: A verb expresses action or state of being. ( Use the verb chart )  Types : Action Verbs – run, play, write Linking Verbs – am, is, are, seem Helping/Auxiliary ...
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HSC - Question Paper Format

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Hutatma Rajguru Mahavidyalaya, Rajgurunagar         Question Paper Format (Arts, Commerce, Science & HSVC)              Subject- English          Class- XII       Marks-80
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XI 4.2 The Rising of the Moon- Theme

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