a) Describe the role of the American naturalist in the short story, “The Dinner Party”Mona Gardner is an American author. She had her story “The Dinner Party” published in the Saturday Review of Literature in 1941. The story takes place in India during the time when it was a British colony. “The Dinner Party’ takes … Read more
Q1.Is the title ‘The Short-sighted Brothers’ apt to the story? Explain. Answer : The story ‘The Short-sighted Brothers’ is a fragment of a Chinese Folklore. They are made up of myths, fables and legends. The folk lore includes representation of symbolic messages through its Characters. These messages are vital to Chinese culture and through these … Read more
Q1. The young man feels that the five boons are not gifts, But merely lending. Justify his opinion with reference to his experience Answer : Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain was an established creative writer and humourist of his time. Widely known as the father of American Literature and the … Read more
1) Write a paragraph on how Alan and his parents felt excited when he was chosen to play for the school Cricket match. Arthur Henry Mee was an English writer, journalist and educator, Mee was the editor of his ‘My Magazine’. The story, “Playing the Game’ is taken from “My Magazine’. This touching incident, narrated … Read more
-John Maddison Morton Question answers 1. Box and the Cox is regarded as the best farce of the nineteenth century. Support the statement with illustrations from the play. This one-act play Box and Cox was written by John Maddison Morton. It is a hilarious play and regarded as the best farce of nineteenth century and … Read more
Prose-Short Answers 1. How did Roger Bannister feel the first lap of the race? Dr .Roger Bannister was a well-known English athlete and a reputed medical professional. The essay “The First Four Minutes’ showcases the exceptional feat undertaken by him and the stress and strain that went with it. He gives a picturesque finish account … Read more
(-An Internet Extract) Prose Short Answers 1. All great things have humble, small beginnings. Justify the statement based on the life and work of Thimmakka. The inspiring write-up is about an Indian environmentalist. Saalumarada Thımmakka, from the state of Karnataka who is internationally acclaimed as a green champion for her tree planting mission. Thiimmakka started … Read more
-Raj Kinger Prose-Short Answers 1. What does the boy think of his grandparents in the letter? Raj Kinger’s ‘Father, Dear Father’ is an article published in the reputed English daily. The Hindu. The thought-provoking commentary sheds light on the present education system and the mind parents and teachers. Rahul seeks inspiration from the carefree life … Read more
– Ben Jonson The poem, The Noble Nature, was written by Ben Jonson, who is a very popular playwright and regarded as the second most popular next to Shakespeare. He is popular with his comedy of humours like “Everyman in His Humour.” The poet, Ben Jonson, tries to seek an explanation to what makes a … Read more
-Dr. Ammangi Venugopal Poetry Short Answers Q1.Dr Ammangi Venugopal’s creativity is rooted deeply in the complexities and contradictions modern life,” say observers. Explain the statement taking the beggar as a reference point. Answer : Dr Anmangi Venugopal is an Alumnus of the prestigious Osmania University. Considered prolific writer, poet and playwright of repute. Dr Venugopal … Read more