Practice - Hornbill - Prose and Poetry
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is the theme of 'The Portrait of a Lady'?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship dynamics presented in the story.
Name one literary device used in 'The Ailing Planet'.
💡 Hint: Think about how the author describes Earth in relation to human action.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What symbolizes the grandmother's compassion in 'The Portrait of a Lady'?
💡 Hint: Think about her actions throughout the story.
True or False: In 'We're Not Afraid to Die...', the family loses hope during the storm.
💡 Hint: Consider the declarations made by the children.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider the implications of the Green Movement today. How would you propose individuals can contribute to sustaining the environment based on Palkhivala’s themes?
💡 Hint: Reflect on personal habits and community involvement.
Examine how the evolving relationship between the narrator and his grandmother serves as a metaphor for generational shifts in values. What does this reveal about cultural continuity?
💡 Hint: Think about specific values that are challenged or upheld.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Overview of Short Stories and Poetry
- Understanding Literary Themes
- Literature.org - Classic Literature
- The Ailing Planet - Environmental Issues
- Understanding Symbolism in Literature
- American Poet - Walt Whitman
- Reading a Photograph: Analysis
- Courage in Literature
- Understanding Character Development
- Comparative Analysis of Eastern and Western Art