English (Compulsory) Class 10 Chapter 12: Poetry 2: Poetic Devices, Imagery and Rhyme Schemes

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• Class 10
• English (Compulsory)
• Unit 12
• Book pages Class 10 book U5 pp 65-76, U7 pp 91-99, U8 pp 100-111 (poems and devices)
• FBISE SSC-II

Chapter summary

Q3 (B) asks about imagery, figurative language and rhyme scheme. Learn the terms and always give a quotation, the name and the effect. Imagery is language that creates a picture or sensation in the mind through the five senses.

Topics in this chapter

• Simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, imagery
• Rhyme scheme (AABB, ABAB, ABCB, couplets, free verse)
• Tone, mood, theme, poet's message
• Identify rhyme schemes and figurative language in poems
• Understand figurative language, word relationships and nuances
• Synonyms, antonyms and connotation in poems
• Give an informed personal and analytical response to poetry
• Use paraphrasing skills to paraphrase a poem
• Read and analyse poetry (free verse, narrative, rhythmic)
• Mixed topics

Sample questions

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1. A friend is like a quiet shade
   Beneath a summer tree;
   When all my other plans were laid
   She stayed and sat with me.
   Original stanza written for Parhayi.com
   
   Which image does the poet use for a friend? (2 marks)
2. The storm roared out its angry threat,
   The sea rose up to fight;
   The little boat said, "Not yet,"
   And sailed into the night.
   Original stanza written for Parhayi.com
   
   What does the poet mean by "The little boat said, "Not yet,""? (2 marks)
3. A white dove lands on the ruined wall,
   And silence settles over all;
   Where cannons roared and fires burned
   A tender green leaf has returned.
   Original stanza written for Parhayi.com
   
   Which images show that peace is returning? (2 marks)

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English (Compulsory) tests reading, writing, grammar and comprehension. Read a little every day, learn the formats of letters and essays, and practise unseen passages.