Poem: How to Tell Wild Animals Class 10 PPT

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HOW TO TELL WILD ANIMALS By CAROLYN WELLS
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HOW TO TELL WILD ANIMALS By CAROLYN WELLS
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HOW TO TELL WILD ANIMALS By CAROLYN WELLS ABOUT THE POET • Carolyn   Wells was born on June 18
,
 1862 in The 
United States. She was a prolific  American writer  
remembered largely for her popular mysteries, 
children’s books and humorous verse. Her light- 
hearted poetry writing was aimed, primarily, at 
children. She wrote for almost 40 years. And she was a 
frequent contributor of Nonsense verse and whimsical 
pieces to such little magazines as The Lark, the Chap 
Book and the Philistine.  Her books include A 
NONSENSE ANTHOLOGY, THE BOOK OF HUMOROUS 
VERSE,  THE BOOK OF LIMERICKS, HORROR HOUSE, 
MURDER IN THE BOOKSHOP etc. This poem HOW TO 
TELL WILD ANIMALS is a humorous poem in which the 
poetess  tells  us how we may identify different wild 
animals. 
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HOW TO TELL WILD ANIMALS By CAROLYN WELLS ABOUT THE POET • Carolyn   Wells was born on June 18
,
 1862 in The 
United States. She was a prolific  American writer  
remembered largely for her popular mysteries, 
children’s books and humorous verse. Her light- 
hearted poetry writing was aimed, primarily, at 
children. She wrote for almost 40 years. And she was a 
frequent contributor of Nonsense verse and whimsical 
pieces to such little magazines as The Lark, the Chap 
Book and the Philistine.  Her books include A 
NONSENSE ANTHOLOGY, THE BOOK OF HUMOROUS 
VERSE,  THE BOOK OF LIMERICKS, HORROR HOUSE, 
MURDER IN THE BOOKSHOP etc. This poem HOW TO 
TELL WILD ANIMALS is a humorous poem in which the 
poetess  tells  us how we may identify different wild 
animals. INTRODUCTION • This humorous poem suggests some dangerous ways to identify wild animals. The 
poetess has also explained the characteristics of various wild animals in a very funny 
way. She has used language in a way that it generates humour. She introduces the 
reader to various kinds of wild animals like the Asian lion, the  Bengal tiger, bear, etc.  
explaining each of the animals in a very humorous way. She describes the Hyena for 
its smiling face and the crocodile for its tears. Then the poetess describes how the 
chameleon changes its colour. 
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HOW TO TELL WILD ANIMALS By CAROLYN WELLS ABOUT THE POET • Carolyn   Wells was born on June 18
,
 1862 in The 
United States. She was a prolific  American writer  
remembered largely for her popular mysteries, 
children’s books and humorous verse. Her light- 
hearted poetry writing was aimed, primarily, at 
children. She wrote for almost 40 years. And she was a 
frequent contributor of Nonsense verse and whimsical 
pieces to such little magazines as The Lark, the Chap 
Book and the Philistine.  Her books include A 
NONSENSE ANTHOLOGY, THE BOOK OF HUMOROUS 
VERSE,  THE BOOK OF LIMERICKS, HORROR HOUSE, 
MURDER IN THE BOOKSHOP etc. This poem HOW TO 
TELL WILD ANIMALS is a humorous poem in which the 
poetess  tells  us how we may identify different wild 
animals. INTRODUCTION • This humorous poem suggests some dangerous ways to identify wild animals. The 
poetess has also explained the characteristics of various wild animals in a very funny 
way. She has used language in a way that it generates humour. She introduces the 
reader to various kinds of wild animals like the Asian lion, the  Bengal tiger, bear, etc.  
explaining each of the animals in a very humorous way. She describes the Hyena for 
its smiling face and the crocodile for its tears. Then the poetess describes how the 
chameleon changes its colour. WORD MEANINGS • Tawny : brownish yellow • Dyin’   : dying • Discern : make out, identify • Strolling : wandering • Hide : animal skin • Peppered : covered with spots • Caress : a gentle, loving touch • Distinguish :  identify • Novice : a beginner, someone new to a job • Nonplused : confused, surprised