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Following are some dialogues of the major characters in the extract. Find out who the speaker is, his/her tone, style, significance, etc. of the dialogue. - English

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Following are some dialogues of the major characters in the extract. Find out who the speaker is, his/her tone, style, significance, etc. of the dialogue.

Dialogue Speaker To Whom it is said Tone, Style, Significance, etc.
“….you have once enabled my employer, Mrs. Cecil Forrester, to unravel a little domestic complication. She was much impressed by your kindness and skill.”      
“You will, I am sure, excuse me.”      
“Your statement is most interesting. Has anything else occurred to you?”      
“Are you the parties who come with Miss Morstan?”      
“The Sahib awaits you.”      
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Dialogue Speaker To Whom it is said Tone, Style, Significance, etc.
“….you have once enabled my employer, Mrs. Cecil Forrester, to unravel a little domestic complication. She was much impressed by your kindness and skill.” Miss Mary Morstan Sherlock Holmes Tone: Admiring, Complimentary Style: Exposition Significance: Miss Morstan says this to inform Holmes that she has come to visit him upon the suggestion of her employer, whom he had helped on a case before.
“You will, I am sure, excuse me.” Dr. Watson Sherlock Holmes Tone: Polite, Courteous Style: Direct Significance: Dr. Watson wanted to take his leave as he thought Miss Morstan might want to discuss her case with Holmes in private.
“Your statement is most interesting. Has anything else occurred to you?” Sherlock Holmes Miss Mary Morstan Tone: Intriguing, Inquisitive Style: Interrogative Significance: Holmes is genuinely impressed by the uniqueness of Miss Morstan’s case. He wants to know about the event that has made Miss Morstan approach him now.
“Are you the parties who come with Miss Morstan?” The coachman Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson Tone: Enquiring
Style: Clarifying Significance: The coachman, acting on behalf of the anonymous sender of the letter, wanted to make sure that Holmes and Watson were Miss Morstan’s companions as the letter mentioned that Miss Morstan could bring two friends in case she was distrustful.
“The Sahib awaits you.” The khitmutgar The trio − Miss Mary Morstan, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson Tone: Polite, Welcoming Style: Direct, Informative Significance: This dialogue highlights that the anonymous sender of the letter, who has invited Miss Morstan, is waiting for her. This dialogue is also indicative of the influence of the servant's native language. The word ‘Sahib’ is the Hindi term for ‘Sir’. The servant language emphasizes the extent to which he seems out-of-place in the suburban London setting.
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The Sign of Four
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अध्याय 4.4: The Sign of Four - Brainstorming (A5) Language [पृष्ठ २१८]

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अध्याय 4.4 The Sign of Four
Brainstorming (A5) Language | Q 2 | पृष्ठ २१८

संबंधित प्रश्न

Read the extract again and complete the web by highlighting the qualities of the following character:


Read the extract again and complete the web by highlighting the qualities of the following character:


Read the extract again and complete the web by highlighting the qualities of the following character:


Describe the character of Mary Morstan from Dr. Watson’s point of view.


Discuss the importance of the following statement in light of the extract.

The trio − Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Mary decide to visit Lyceum Theatre.


Discuss the importance of the following statement in light of the extract.

Mary received Pearls every year on the same day.


Discuss the importance of the following statement in light of the extract.

Holmes carefully examined the paper given by Mary.


Cite various references (lines) from the extract that tell us about the time and period of the events.

Lines Time and period
   
   
   

How does the series of actions go from London to India? Explain by citing references from the extract.


Describe in brief the importance of the following place in the extract.

Lyceum Theatre


Describe in brief the importance of the following place in the extract.

Edinburgh


Describe in brief the importance of the following place in the extract.

Andaman Islands


Write in brief the theme of the extract of the novel ‘The Sign of Four’.


Write 4-5 sentences about the meeting of Miss Morstan with Holmes.


Write the central idea of the given extract of the novel, “The Sign of Four”.


Elaborate the following line in the light of the novel/extract, “The Sign of Four” -

“The letter speaks of giving her justice. What justice can she have?”


Elaborate the following line in the light of the novel/extract, “The Sign of Four” -

“Our quest does not appear to take us to very fashionable regions.”


Describe the desired destination of the parties in your words by providing some details.


Write the character sketch of Sherlock Holmes as a professional detective.


Compare the thought process of Holmes and Dr. Watson in handling the case.


Answer in about 50 words to the question given below:

Narrate the case of Miss Morstan in your words.


Sherlock Holmes deduced facts from the back files of the times. Justify by providing few details.


‘You are a wronged woman, and shall have justice’. Interpret the statement to highlight the conflict in Miss Morstan’s mind.


Holmes had a competence about the route of their travel. Suggest some points to clarify the statement.


The mention of new places adds a pace to the story. Justify.


Write the character sketch of Dr. Watson as a sensitive character.


The paper found in the desk of captain Morstan is the center of the action. Explain.


“I may be very obtuse, Holmes, but I fail to see what this suggests.” Justify the statement by highlighting the difference in deducing the case.


Find support from the text which elaborates the tone of the narrator when he compares himself with Miss Morstan.


The narrator makes Miss Morstan’s journey comfortable while going to an unknown place. Narrate in your words.


‘The coachman is described as a faithful servant’. Justify the statement in your words.


Describe how Sherlock Holmes discovered the connection between Miss Morstan receiving precious pearls with Major Sholto.


Miss Morstan received a pearl every year. Give reason.


What are the qualities of Mary Morstan?


Activities based on the extract of the novel ‘The Sign of Four’.

Describe the significance of Mary Morstan’s visit to the Lyceum Theatre with Holmes and Dr. Watson.


Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below:

Mary Morstan encourages Dr. Watson to get involved in her case. Justify the statement with reference to ‘The Sign of Four.’


Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below:

Write the importance of various places such as ‘Holmes’ residence, Lyceum Theatre and unknown destination with reference to "The Sign of Four."


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