Questions and Answers
Which of the following literary devices is characterized by the repetition of initial consonant sounds in words?
In the novel 'The Story of My Life,' what is the main theme that Helen Keller's experiences convey?
Which of the following is NOT a theme explored in the short stories included in the English Literature curriculum?
What is the main purpose of using imagery in a literary work?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the poetry in the 'Flamingo' supplementary reader?
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Which of the following is NOT a literary device used in 'Silas Marner' by George Eliot?
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Study Notes
English Literature (12th std)
Poetry
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Flamingo: Supplementary reader
- 10 poems by different poets
- Themes: love, nature, life, and death
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Vistas: Main course book
- 11 poems by different poets
- Themes: identity, freedom, and social issues
Prose
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Novel: The Story of My Life by Helen Keller
- Autobiographical account of Helen Keller's life
- Themes: perseverance, hope, and the power of human spirit
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Short stories
- 5 short stories by different authors
- Themes: love, relationships, and social issues
Drama
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Silas Marner by George Eliot
- Story of a weaver's life and his redemption
- Themes: loneliness, love, and redemption
Literary Devices and Terms
- Imagery: use of language to create vivid sensory experiences
- Symbolism: use of objects, colors, or figures to represent abstract ideas
- Alliteration: repetition of initial consonant sounds in words
- Metaphor: comparison between two unlike things without "like" or "as"
Important Concepts
- Theme: central idea or message of a literary work
- Tone: author's attitude towards the subject matter
- Characterization: methods used to create and develop characters
- Plot: sequence of events in a story
Poetry
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Flamingo: A supplementary reader featuring 10 poems by various poets.
- Explores themes of love, nature, life, and death.
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Vistas: The main course book that includes 11 poems by different poets.
- Focuses on themes of identity, freedom, and social issues.
Prose
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Novel: The Story of My Life by Helen Keller
- Autobiographical narrative detailing Keller's life experiences.
- Central themes include perseverance, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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Short Stories
- Comprises 5 short stories by different authors.
- Addresses themes of love, interpersonal relationships, and social issues.
Drama
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Silas Marner by George Eliot
- Follows the life of a weaver and his journey towards redemption.
- Key themes involve loneliness, the capacity for love, and the process of redemption.
Literary Devices and Terms
- Imagery: Utilizes descriptive language to evoke sensory experiences in readers.
- Symbolism: Incorporates objects, colors, or figures to signify deeper abstract concepts.
- Alliteration: Involves the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words.
- Metaphor: Establishes a direct comparison between two unrelated entities without using "like" or "as."
Important Concepts
- Theme: Represents the central idea or underlying message within a literary work.
- Tone: Reflects the author's attitude towards the subject or theme.
- Characterization: Refers to techniques employed by authors to construct and develop characters.
- Plot: Describes the ordered sequence of events that occur within a narrative.
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Test your knowledge of 12th standard English literature, covering poems from Flamingo and Vistas, and prose from The Story of My Life by Helen Keller and short stories.
