Two Stories about Flying — English (Language & Literature) STD 10 — Question

What promise does Mandela make in the beginning of opening of his oath-taking speech?

Was Mandela born with a hunger to be free? How was his boyhood freedom and illusion?

'Appearances are deceptive' is an apt summation of the poem, 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon.' Elucidate.

Throughout the play, the characters tried to overpower each other by insulting and abusing. They were angered very easily. Do you think it is very necessary to learn how to manage our anger? What are the harms of being too ill-tempered? Suggest some ways to keep your calm in even the worst of the situations.

Which aspect of nature Carl Sand burg presents in the poem 'Fog'?

Why did Kisa Gautami carry her dead son to her neighbours?

Can a novice distinguish among wild animals? How can hyenas be distinguished from crocodiles?

“But if it had to perish twice”. Why does the poet use ‘if’ in the above quotation ?

What is the message that John Berryman gives to the readers in 'The Ball poem'?

Is Amanda an orphan ? Why does she say so ?