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(i) Who is the ‘noble wild beast’ in the above lines?
(a) zebra
(b) Asian Tiger
(c) Asian Lion
(d) Bengal Tiger
Ans: (d)
The phrase "black stripes on a yellow ground" clearly describes the Bengal Tiger.
(ii) Complete the sentence appropriately.
It is clear that 'Alliteration' is the poetic devise used for "roaming round' because_____ . (Clue : explain how alliteration applies here)
Ans: It is clear that 'Alliteration' is the poetic device used for "roaming round' because there is a repetition sound of consonant sound 'r'.
(iii) State whether the following statement is True or False:
The extract helps to identify a Royal Bengal Tiger.
Ans: True
The description in the extract is meant to help the reader recognize the Royal Bengal Tiger.
(iv) In the given lines, what effect does the poet create?
'Just notice if he eats you.
This simple rule may help you learn
The Bengal Tiger to discern.'
(a) irony
(b) terror
(c) sympathy
(d) criticism
Ans: (b)
The line "Just notice if he eats you" adds an element of humor mixed with terror, as the poet wryly hints at the danger of encountering a tiger.
(v) Which word in the extract tells you that you have recognized the 'noble beast'?
(a) rule
(b) discern
(c) roaming
(d) notice
Ans: (b)
The word "discern" means to recognize or identify, suggesting that you have successfully identified the Bengal Tiger.
Q2: Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: (CBSE 2023)
Though to distinguish beasts of prey
A novice might nonplus,
The crocodiles you always may
Tell from the Hyena thus:
Hyenas come with merry smiles;
But if they weep they’re crocodiles.
(A) Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence, according to the extract:
Crocodiles can be identified by their_____ .
(a) tears
(b) attitude
(c) smiles
(d) attacks
Ans: (a)
The poet humorously states that crocodiles can be identified by their tears, referring to the term "crocodile tears."
(B) State whether the following statement is True or False: Hyenas are famous for weeping.
View AnswerAns: False
In the poem, hyenas are described as having "merry smiles," not for weeping.
(C) ‘Novice’ in line 2 means the same as:
(a) learner
(b) beast
(c) tender foot
(d) beginner
Ans: (d)
"Novice" means a beginner or someone new to an activity.
(D) In this extract the poet has presented two different behavioural traits of animals. They are______.
View AnswerAns: the weeping of crocodiles while swallowing its prey and laughter of hyenas while attacking its prey.
(E) The post uses ‘A novice might nonplus” instead of the novice might get confused. How does this usage impact the poem?
(a) adds an incorrect option.
(b) it is associated with beasts.
(c) it rhymes and adds humour.
(d) it simplifies the meaning.
Ans: (c)
The word "nonplus" rhymes with "thus" and adds a playful, humorous tone to the poem, which fits the overall style of the poem.
Ans: The poet has used the terms ‘noble’ and ‘wild’ for the tiger to bring humour and paradox to the poem. The term ‘noble’ is used as the tiger is a ‘royal’ animal of Bengal and also ironically as it won’t treat any of its prey humbly. It is truly a ‘wild’ animal.
(a) Where can one find the Asian Lion?
View AnswerAns: The Asian Lion can be found in jungles in the east.
(b) What are the characteristics of the Asian Lion?
View AnswerAns: The Asian Lion is a large, tawny beast with a loud roar.
(c) What is the effect of the roar of a lion on you?
View AnswerAns: When a lion roars it feels as if we are about to die.
(d) Identify the poem and the poet.
View AnswerAns: The name of the poem is 'How to Tell Wild Animals' by Carolyn Wells.
Ans: The poet advises that you can identify an Asian Lion when it roars at you, especially when you're in a dangerous situation. You can identify a Bengal Tiger if it has leapt on you. It silently kills its prey.
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