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Admin Two Gentlemen from Verona .. Q1 .. What are the qualities of a “gentleman”? Work with your partner and complete the following web-chart by listing the qualities of a gentleman. Answer … In my view, a gentleman ought to be polite, gracious, un-assuming, courteous towards … Read more
India’s Heroes The students in Mrs. Baruah’s class swiftly straightened up in their seats as she entered the class room. Excitement was in the air as the Class 8A students knew it was going to be different that day. An eloquence practice was scheduled. All … Read more
Inchcape Rock by Robert Southey (1820) No stir in the air, no stir in the sea, The Ship was still as she could be; Her sails from heaven received no motion, Her keel was steady in the ocean. Meaning .. The sea was … Read more
I Believe By Brucellis K Sangma I believe if a pebble is thrown upwards I can pierce the heavens And see the angels at play. The poem celebrates the undying spirit, optimism and the countless possibilities of the human beings’ abilities. But, for the … Read more
Small Pain in my Chest By Michael Mack Introduction .. Death follows a soldier at every step of the way in the battlefield. Yet, a valiant soldier lumbers on, braving the enemy bullets and the injuries to his body. Death often comes slowly inflicting excruciating … Read more
My Lost Dollar by Stephen Leacock Introduction .. This short story bristles with subtle humour. Writing with an intention to amuse the reader, the story mixes comical expressions, moralizing, and self pity to weave a story around a friend’s failure to repay a loan of … Read more
Of Marriage and Single Life by Francis Bacon Complete explanation of the essay alongside the original text Original HE that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. Explanation A married man … Read more
The Solitary Reaper By William Wordsworth Behold her, single in the field, Yon solitary Highland Lass! Reaping and singing by herself; Stop here, or gently pass! Alone she cuts and binds the grain, And sings a melancholy strain; O listen! for the Vale profound … Read more
Of Anger by Francis Bacon Complete explanation of the essay alongside the original text Original TO SEEK to extinguish anger utterly, is but a bravery of the Stoics. Explanation Anger is so innate to human nature that to banish it altogether is but an exercise … Read more
Of Death by Francis Bacon Complete explanation of the essay alongside the original text Original MEN fear death, as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children, is increased with tales, so is the other. Explanation Mortals dread death … Read more