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  Poem – How to Tell Wild    Animal   Introduction: The poem “How to Tell Wild Animals” by Carolyn Wells is a kind of dark comedy. To help identify various wild animals, the poet describes their characteristics in a humorous and exaggerated manner. Although she suggests dangerous and unrealistic ways to recognize these animals—such as being eaten by a tiger—her playful use of language creates a strong sense of humour. The poem combines wit and irony, making the descriptions both amusing and memorable. Summary: In the first stanza, the poem describes how to identify an Asian lion. It says that if someone goes into the jungles of the East and sees a large, tawny beast whose loud roar is enough to scare or even kill a person, then it must be an Asian lion. Similarly, when an animal with black stripes on a yellow body attacks and eats a person, it can be identified as the Bengal tiger. If an animal with black spots all over its body leaps at someone suddenl...

  The Tiger in the Zoo                                                                                           -     By Leslie Norris Summary The poem “The Tiger in the Zoo” by Leslie Norris highlights the stark contrast between a tiger's life in captivity and its life in the wild. The poet vividly depicts the tiger's condition in two different settings: the zoo and its natural habitat. In the zoo, the tiger lives a pathetic and miserable life, confined to a small cage where it can barely take a few steps. Stripped of its ...

  The sound of Music Part I   Character   Sketch -  Evelyn Glennie    Evelyn Glennie is a renowned Scottish percussionist who gradually lost her hearing and eventually became completely deaf. Despite this challenge, she was a determined and passionate individual who decided to dedicate her life to music. Remarkably, she learned to "hear" music not through her ears but through vibrations felt in other parts of her body. Evelyn is known for her dedication and hard work. She has mastered over 1,000 musical instruments and has even learned to speak French and Japanese. A true workaholic, she regularly performs free concerts in schools, prisons, and hospitals. Her journey and achievements have made her a powerful source of inspiration, especially for deaf children around the world.   Additional Questions (unsolved) 1.      How did Evelyn’s mother notice that something was wrong with her hearing? 2.      What do y...

  II - The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan Character Sketch: Ustad Bismillah Khan Ustad Bismillah Khan was a legendary Indian musician, best known for popularizing the wind instrument, the shehnai. His name became indelibly linked with the instrument, elevating it to the status of a classical concert instrument. He mastered numerous musical forms and ragas and even improvised complex patterns that were once thought impossible to play on the shehnai. He performed at both national and international concerts and dedicated years to practising the shehnai, often in Hindu temples. His musical genius was recognized worldwide, and he was honoured with India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna , in 2001. Additional Questions. Short Answer Question. Q1. How is Bismillah Khan’s life a perfect example of the rich, cultural heritage of India? Q2.   Why did Bismillah Khan not continue to work in celluloid world despite his initial huge success?   Q3. How did the instru...