DM English Class

  One-Word Substitutions Person / People One who loves mankind — Philanthropist One who hates mankind — Misanthrope One who speaks many languages — Polyglot One who can read and write — Literate One who cannot read or write — Illiterate One who believes in God — Theist One who does not believe in God — Atheist One who is new to a subject — Novice One who walks on foot — Pedestrian One who looks on the bright side — Optimist Habits / Nature One who talks too much — Garrulous One who speaks less — Taciturn One who cannot be corrected — Incorrigible One who is fond of food — Gourmet One who wastes money — Spendthrift One who saves money — Miser One who is easily deceived — Credulous One who is all-knowing — Omniscient One who is present everywhere — Omnipresent One who is all-powerful — Omnipotent Places / Objects A place where books are kept — Library A place where sick are treated — Hospital A place where birds are k...

  FIRE AND ICE  Poetic Devices Rhyme:  The poem follows a simple rhyme scheme, with the first and third lines of each stanza rhyming with each other (fire/desire, twice/ice). The first three lines follow an ABA rhyme scheme, while the last five follow an AABB rhyme scheme. Symbolism:  The use of fire as a symbol is typically associated with passion, desire, and intense emotion. The speaker contrasts fire with ice, which is commonly associated with coldness, indifference, and hate. Repetition:  The repetition of the phrase “Some say” at the beginning of the first two lines of the poem creates a sense of contrast and tension between the two ideas. The two contrasting elements of fire and ice in these stanzas represent two different ways in which the world could end. Metaphor:  “Fire” and “ice” are used as metaphors for desire and hate, respectively. The use of “fire” as a metaphor for desire creates an image of intense passion and uncontrollable flames, while...

  DUST OF SNOW Q1. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree Has given my heart. (a) Name the poem and the poet. Ans.  Dust of Snow by Robert Frost   (b) What did the crow do to the hemlock tree? Ans.  The crow shook the tree as it flew off from it.   (c) What mood of the poet is conveyed here? Ans.  The poet was sad that day but later became happy.   (d) What did the crow and the hemlock symbolise? Ans.   The ‘crow’ symbolises ‘joy’ and the ‘hemlock’ tree symbolises ‘sorrow’. (e)   What is a hemlock tree? Ans.  A hemlock tree is a poisonous tree with white flowers. It stands for sorrow. The dust of snow had covered this tree. (f)  What is the subject of the poem? Ans.  The subject of the poem is a moment of unexpected beauty that changes the poet’s mood. Has given my heart   A change of mood   And saved some part...