Practice - Glossary
Practice Questions
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What does 'in thrall' mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how Mahendra feels when he listens to stories.
Define 'guttural sound'.
💡 Hint: Relate it to the sounds Mahendra hears at night.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the meaning of 'in thrall'?
💡 Hint: Think about Mahendra's reaction to Iswaran's stories.
True or False: 'Depredations' refers to positive or improving actions.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of the elephant's actions.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how the emotions attached to the terms 'guttural' and 'feline' enhance the reader's experience of suspense in the story.
💡 Hint: Focus on how these feelings intensify the narrative.
Suggest alternative terms that could replace 'depredations' and explain how they might change the story's tone.
💡 Hint: Consider the nuance and imagery involved in each term.
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