Leisure (poem) by William H Davies: Summary, explanation, meaning, analysis, question and answers. Although written simply, this is a very popular poem, and even those who read it a few decades back still recollect the poem because they can relate to it. Leisure: Complete Poem What is this life if, full of care, We have […]
English Literature
Importance of ‘appearance’ in The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice play by William Shakespeare emphasizes appearances. There are several instances where the author shows how people create false appearances to out up a particular image about themselves (which is different from the reality), even if it’s expensive to put up with those appearances. Read: Merchant of Venice: Complete Story Throughout the […]
How to write email for Class 10 ICSE: Format, Examples, Samples
Structure of a Professional E-mail Message A professional e-mail should have the following structure / parts: Subject Line: Gives the recipient an idea about the mail, without having to open the email. this should be written in a few words only. Salutation: Start the e-mail with a professional greeting. Body of Message: Tell the main […]
Maya Angelou: Poems and achievements
Maya Angelou was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet, and civil rights activist who wrote several autobiographies, plays, essays, and poems over a period of five decades. Birth Date: April 4, 1928 Death Date: May 28, 2014 While best known for memoir “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” Angelou donned several hats during […]
Antonio vs Shylock: Contrasting character traits
Differences in the character traits of Antonio and Shylock; beliefs and priorities make Shylock the villain in The Merchant of Venice. Antonio and Shylock are the two main protagonists in William Shakespeare’s play “Merchant of Venice.” Both of them are merchants who lend money and are popular figures in the city of Venice. However, both […]
“A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”, short story by Ernest Hemingway
“A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”, short story by Ernest Hemingway: Summary, analysis, full story, and question and answers. Summary In a Spanish Cafe, an old man keeps on drinking brandy until the early morning hours. A young waiter is annoyed and wants him to leave so that the other older waiter could close the cafe and […]
Pippi goes to the circus (English Literature): Class IV
Pippi Goes to the Circus – Pippi Longstocking Fairy tale by Astrid Lindgren. Find questions and answers, explanations, MCQs, and the story. Questions and Answers Q) Provide the Story Map of “Pippu goes to the Circus” Main Characters Answer: The main characters in the story are Pippi, Tommy, Annika, Ringmaster, Miss Carmencita, Miss Elvira, Mighty […]
Transformation of Sentences (English)
Transformation of Sentences (English): Concept, practice materials, study notes (Class 10 ICSE and CBSE) Transformation of a sentence means to change its form without changing its underlying meaning. Practice She is too proud to live on alms. (Rewrite using’ so’) The jar is filled with sand. (Change passive to active voice) Sara ate the cheese. […]
“I know why the Caged bird sings” by Maya Angelou
“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is written by American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, widely regarded as the “Black Woman’s Poet Laureate.” The poem uses a metaphor (of birds) to compare the plight of caged birds to that of African Americans fighting for equality during the civil rights movement. While whites […]
Aliens from Alpha Centauri: Notes, Essays
Alpha Centauri is star system that is closest to Earth. It is believed that some life forms may exist in the planets within the Alpha Centauri system. The idea of aliens from Alpha Centauri has been a popular topic in both science fiction as well as speculative science. Alpha Centaurans in science fiction are often […]
‘Nine Gold Medals’ by American poet David Roth: Summary & explanation
In ‘Nine Gold Medals’, written by American poet David Roth, on differently-abled sports men show empathy and real higher human values. Nine Gold Medals: Full Poem / Text The athletes had come from so many countries To run for the gold and the silver and bronze Many weeks and months in training All building up […]
A woman without her man is nothing: Importance of Punctuation
This is an excellent example that reveals the importance of punctuation, and how the same set of words can mean different things by using different punctuation marks. An English professor wrote the words: “A woman without her man is nothing” on the chalkboard and asked the students to punctuate it correctly. All of the males […]
What is an Interjection (Examples)
In English Grammar, an interjection is a part of speech that helps to show emotion. It expresses meaning or feeling. they may be followed by wither a comma (,) or exclamation mark (!). For Example Ouch! that hurts! Oh, what a wonderful movie! Sometimes these interjections can also be a complete sentence. For Example Hi! […]
Hearts and Hands (by O Henry)
O. Henry is the pen name of the American writer William Sydney Porter, known for infusing wit, gentle humour, and surprise endings in his short stories. “Hearts and Hands” is not an exception. About the Story “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry is a story told during the course of a train journey to Denver. […]
My Greatest Olympic Prize By Jesse Owens
“My Greatest Olympic Prize” (by By Jesse Owens) is a true story; its an autobiographical account of Jesse Owens’ experience of true friendship at the Berlin Olympics 1936 where he won four gold medals. Summary During the 1936 Olympics, Jesse Owens walked away with four gold medals. However, Adolf Hitler was pretty confident that Luz […]
A Horse and Two Goats by R K Narayan
R. K. Narayan in his short story “A Horse and Two Goats” uses humour to touch upon several important social issues. The story is set in a fictional village in Tamil Nadu named Kritam where the protagonist of the story, Muni, lives. Most of the houses in the village are made of bamboo thatch, straw […]
After Blenheim by Robert Southey
After Blenheim by Robert Southey is an anti-war poem (opposed to war) that offers deep insights on war and its consequences. Written in the form of a ballad, the poem is centered around one of the major battles of eighteenth century – the Battle of Blenheim in which the allied forces (coalition of forces including […]
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt: Summary, analysis, Notes. Introduction Through the poem Abou Ben Adhem, Leigh Hunt conveys the message that more than loving god, we all must love mankind more; such an act pleases the lord even more. Loving our fellowmen is an act that is appreciated by God. This is a narrative […]
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (Daffodils) by William Wordsworth
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (also known as Daffodils) by William Wordsworth: Analysis and notes. Introduction William Wordsworth is a well-known poet who loved nature and believed in nature’s healing power. William Wordsworth’s lyrical poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (also commonly known as ‘Daffodils’ or ‘The Daffodils’) celebrates the beauty of nature […]
Chief Seattle’s Speech (1854): Summary, review, analysis
Chief Seattle’s Speech – Treasure Trove of short Stories. Also find ICSE project/assignment questions on Chief Seattle’s Speech. Introduction Globally, forest cover continues to decline at an alarming rate as deforestation continues playing havoc with the climate. American novelist and poet, Henry Cuyler Bunner, is able to foresee the impending destruction and makes an ardent […]
