Holiday assignment Grade 10

Ancient Mariner

Answer the following questions in 80 – 100 words : 5 marks

1.   What were the mariners’ reactions to the killing of the albatross? Do you think that the sailors were justified in the punishment they meted out to the ancient mariner?

2. Water, water, everywhere

And all the boards did shrink;

Water, water, everywhere,

Nor any drop to drink.

a)Identify the figure of speech in the above lines. Explain it.

b)What does the poet want to highlight through the above image?

c)Why do the mariners express varied reactions to the killing of the bird?

Ozymandias

Answer the following questions in 80 – 100 words: 5 marks

1.   People with might and power are not always respected. What should be the qualities in a person that will gain him respect amongst his people.

2. The poem ‘Ozymandias’ highlights the hollow conception of man that objects such as statues, monuments and memorials can immortalize him. (3+2=5marks)

a. How far do you agree with this perception? Explain with reference to ‘Ozymandias’.

b. What, in your opinion, can make a man immortal?

Patol Babu

1.   After performing his role as best as he could, Patol Babu does not wait for getting paid for the role. He goes away with the feeling of satisfaction that he has performed his small role with dedication and perfection. Motivated by his story, you decided to write an email to your younger sister about the value of putting in one’s best in everything one does. What other values would you focus on? Write in about 120 words with reference to the lesson PATOL BABU,FILM STAR.

2.How was Patol Babu emboldened by his mentor Gogon Pakrashi’s advice? How is it relevant to our daily life?

 Snake

1.I thought how paltry how vulgar, what a mean act!

   I despised myself and the voices of my accursed human education.

The poet repents throwing a stick at the snake. He finds fault with the education he had for his deplorable behavior and dual attitude. Write a letter to your friend justifying the above statements in the light of general behavior of people.

Julius Caesar

1. The play ‘Julius Caesar’ epitomizes true friendship. Now write an article highlighting the values that enrich friendship.

2. Compare and contrast the speeches of Brutus and Antony. Why do you think Antony was bent on winning over the hearts of the mob?