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The Daffodils by William Wordsworth – Summary

14/05/2019 by Admin

The Daffodils by William Wordsworth

Stanza by stanza summary

William Wordsworth was an avid observer of nature. In this poem, he describes the impression a cluster of daffodil flowers created in his mind when he saw them while taking a stroll beside a lake hemmed by some trees.

Stanza 1 ..

The beauty of the daffodils lifted his mind and his spirit. His imagination and his poetic instincts came to the fore. He could see himself as a cloud floating past the golden-coloured daffodils on the ground where some trees stood beside a lake. The flowers were swaying in the breeze. This gentle movement enhanced their attraction.

Comprehension Exercise – 8

Published on: 14/05/2019 | Last Updated on: 17/08/2023 by Admin

Comprehension Exercise – 8 Creative Writing – 46 Study the passage and answer the questions that follow Excerpt from The Wire, written by Ms. Patasani Cyclone Fani, which wreaked havoc in Odisha on May 3, has created four new mouths in Lake Chilika, one of … Read more

The Merchant of Venice – Act III – Explanation

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The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Explanation – Act III Act III, Scene 1 Salarino and Solanio get into a conversation. The prospect of Antonio facing an irreversible financial calamity cast a gloom on them. Salarino says he heard the news of one of Antonio’s … Read more

The Merchant of Venice – Questions and Answers

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The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Questions and Answers Act I, Scene I Q1. Where Antonio’s friends have gathered, and what does he say about his sadness? Answer .. They are in a street in Venice where they generally meet. They all want to see … Read more

The Merchant of Venice – Act I – Explanation

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The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Explanation – Act I Act 1, Scene 1 Antonio, a wealthy merchant of Venice, made his riches through marine trade. On one occasion, he stands with his two friends, Salarino and Solanio. Antonio feels gloomy and somewhat dejected. He … Read more

Precis (Summary) Writing – 10

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Precis (Summary) Writing – 10 Creative Writing – 45 The following write-up has 202 words. Summarize it in a manner, so that the word count is between 70 to 75 words, and all the important facts are included. Passage First established as a state capital … Read more

Birth by A. J. Cronin

13/05/2019 by Admin

Birth by A. J. Cronin Note to the reader … As you read the story, you might come across portions of sentences written in metaphoric way. These might pose problem in your understanding them. These portions have been underlined and are immediately followed by their meanings … Read more

A Shady Plot by Elsie Brown

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A Shady Plot by Elsie Brown Para 1, 2 &3 .. Jenkins, the publisher, implored me to write another ghost story, because these were the sort of stories that titillated his readers. Such contents boosted his circulation. He felt his readers just loved my ghost … Read more

A Dog Named Duke by William D. Ellis (paraphrasing)

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A Dog Named Duke by William D. Ellis (Learn the underlined words) Para 1 .. It is a story of 1953. Chuck Hooper was a strong, well-built young manbubbling with energy. Athletic and friendly, he had been a footballer during his university days. Now, he worked … Read more

The Brook by Tennyson — Explanation

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The Brook by Tennyson — Analysis Stanza by stanza analysis Stanza 1 .. I come from haunts of coot and hern, I make a sudden sally And sparkle out among the fern, To bicker down a valley. Here Tennyson, a keen observer of Nature, personifies … Read more