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Que. Do you think Mr. Keesing was a strict teacher? Or Que. What kind of a teacher do you think Mr. Keesing was? Or Que. Do you think Mr. Keesing was a good teacher. Elaborate. Introduction : Mr. Keesing : Mr. Keesing was the teacher of Anne Frank. We know this through the diary of Anne Frank, which she maintains during her teenage. She has talked about her teacher Mr. Keesing in length in that diary. In that diary she portrays Mr. Keesing as a strict teacher, who used to punish her for her talkative nature. Now let's have a look at Mr. Keesing's nature in detail and explore was he really a strict teacher: Answer: Mr. Keesing was the teacher of Anne Frank. He was a strict teacher, however, he was not rigidly strict. He was a typical traditional teacher who expected discipline and silence in his class while he teaches.  As Anne talked very much in the class, he punished her by asking her to write an essay on the topic ‘A Chatterbox’. However, when Anne wrote a convincing e...

 From the diary of Anne Frank (Class-10) All Questions and Answers 1.  Do you keep a diary? Given below under ‘A’ are some terms we use to describe a written record of personal experience. Can you match them with their descriptions under ‘B’? (You may look up the terms in a dictionary if you wish.) A B (i) journal A book with a separate space or page for each day, in which you write down your thoughts and feelings or what has happened on that day (ii) diary A full record of a journey, a period of time, or an event, written every day. (iii) log A record of a person’s own life and experiences (usually, a famous person) (iv) memoir (s) A written record of events with times and dates, usually official Answer: A B (i) journal A full record of a journey, a period of time, or an event, written every day. (ii) diary A book with a separate space or page for each day, in which you write down your thoughts and f...

 Amanda Chapter all questions and answers NCERT Solutions: Thinking about the Poem (Page 62) Que 1:  How old do you think Amanda is? How do you know this? ANSWER : Amanda is a school going girl, she must be around 10-11 years old. The things that she is scolded for by her mother are all typical instructions given to a 10-11 year old girl. Que 2:  Who do you think is speaking to her (Amanda)? ANSWER : Based on the conversation between Amanda and the other person, it is fair to assume that she is speaking to her mother. Que 3:  Why are Stanzas 2, 4 and 6 given in parenthesis? ANSWER : Stanzas 2, 4 and 6 are the thoughts of a child in between the instructions that she is given by her mother, so these thoughts were given in parenthesis because her mother's instructions were given in stanzas 1, 3 and 5. The scolding by the mother and the child’s thoughts are placed in alternate stanzas by the poet. Que 4:   Who is the speaker in stanzas 2, 4 and 6? Do you ...

Aistotle's Theory of Tragedy Q. Discuss Aristotle's concept of Tragedy. Or Q. What is Aristotle's Theory of Tragedy? Or Q. Discuss six elements of Tragedy as per Aristotle's poetics. Contents :- 1) Introduction : Aristotle & Tragedy 2) Aristotle's theory of Tragedy 3) Aristotle's definition of tragedy Imitation of an Action Complete and Serious Certain Magnitude Artistic & pleasurable language In form of Action, not Narrative Catharsis through pity and fear 4) 6 elements of Tragedy Plot Character Thought Diction Spectacle Music 5) More from Critical Theory 6) Frequently Asked Questions 🏛️ Introduction : Aristotle & Tragedy :- Aristotle in his famous treatise ' Poetics ' has given primary attention to the tragedy. According to him the tragedy is one of the five forms of poetry and it is the one which is most dear to him. He compares tragedy with comedy and epic and calls it superior to them. According to him tragedy is, like poet...

 Class-10 English Chapter-1 Questions and Answers (NCERT Solutions) NCERT SOLUTIONS: Oral Comprehension Check (Page: 05) 1. What did Lencho hope for? Answer:  Lencho hoped for the rain to come as the only thing that his field of ripe corn needed was a good rain. Even a small shower would have been enough. 2. Why did Lencho say the raindrops were like ‘new coins’? Answer:  Lencho had worked quite hard. Now his crops were ready for harvest. A good shower would have resulted into a better harvest, consequently more prosperity. Hence, Lencho compared these raindrops with new coins. 3. How did the rain change? What happened to Lencho’s fields? Answer:  The rain was pouring down and Lencho was very happy. He even compared these raindrops with new coins. But suddenly, a strong wind began to blow. It was a hailstorm. Very large hailstones began to fall along with the rain. When the hailstorm was over, it left a trail of destruction. All the crop in Lencho's fields was des...

Que. How did Bholi find her school teacher different from her family members? Que. How was Bholi's teacher different from the other people she knew? Answer- Bholi's school teacher had been very supportive and helpful throughout Bholi's journey. Unlike Bholi's parents, who neglected her and even looked down upon her, her teacher never made a difference between Bholi and other children. She understood Bholi's condition very well and encouraged her through her transformation from Bholi to Shulekha. Bholi's Teacher was an educated person, who understands the circumstances very well. She was a kind and tender hearted person. When she initially asked Bholi about her name, Bholi stammered. Bholi's teacher quickly learns that Bholi's condition is different from others. She provides an extra care and support to Bholi.  This additional care was much needed for Bholi. As she never received any good treatment from others. Even her family members neglected Bhol...