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Question
Compare the structure of the poem, ‘You start dying slowly to the poems To which poem does the structure match?
What differences do you notice in the other ones. Note them down
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Solution
The structure of the poem “You start dying slowly…” matches the structure of the poem “Basketful of Moonlight”. The differences in the other poem, i.e. “A Teenager’s Prayer” are as follows:
| “You start dying slowly…” and “Basketful of moonlight” | “A Teenager’s Prayer” | ||
| i. | Rhyme Scheme | Free Verse | abcb |
| ii. | No. of lines | 28 | 20 |
| iii. | Stanza length | Unequal | Equal |
| iv. | Length of the lines | Not uniform | Uniform |
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Complete the following web and write a paragraph.
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Theme/Central idea of the poem.
Line that provides evidence of the theme.
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| If I do this | I shall...... |
| If I travel | __________________ |
| If I read | __________________ |
| If I change my bad habits | __________________ |
| If I play continuously on a mobile phone | I shall miss the pleasures of playing outdoor games. |
| If I don’t make friends | __________________ |
Everyone needs inspiration to move ahead or make progress in our life. There are some things which inspire us to live better. What are those things?
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Complete the web diagram with words that go with their topic.
Complete the web diagram with words that go with their topics.
Complete the web diagram with words that go with their topics.
Use internet or any book to write four inspirational or motivational quotes, related to the message/s in the poem.
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Read the following stanzas and do the activities:
A1. Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentences: (2)
- The poet suggests to listen to ______. (the sounds of animals/the sounds of life)
- The poet suggests to speak to ______. (unfamiliar people/parents)
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If you do not travel, When you kill your self-esteem; If you become a slave of your habits |
A2. Complete the following web: (2)
A3. Find nouns of the following describing words: (1)
- different ______
- Same ______
Appreciation of the poem:
Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the help of the points given below:
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You Start Dying Slowly... If you do not travel, If you do not read, When you kill your self-esteem; If you become a slave of your habits, If you avoid to feel passion If you do not change your life -Pablo Neruda |
- Title (1/2)
- Name of the poet (1/2)
- Rhyme scheme (1)
- Figure of speech (any one) (1)
- Theme/Central idea (in 2 to 3 lines) (2)
