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What is the purpose of Tamil literature?
What is the purpose of Tamil literature?
- To teach moral values
- To celebrate victories over enemies (correct)
- To promote Tamil culture
- To glorify the Tamil language
Which of the following is referred to as the 'life-giving letter' in the text?
Which of the following is referred to as the 'life-giving letter' in the text?
- The vowel letters in Tamil
- The letter that represents the throat (correct)
- The first letter of the Tamil alphabet
- The consonant letters in Tamil
What does the phrase 'ஏகலை கலையை அம்புவிடும் தமிழ்' suggest about the Tamil language?
What does the phrase 'ஏகலை கலையை அம்புவிடும் தமிழ்' suggest about the Tamil language?
- Tamil is a language that is precise and accurate
- Tamil is a language that is easy to understand
- Tamil is a language that can express complex ideas (correct)
- Tamil is a language that is difficult to learn
What is the first responsibility mentioned in the text?
What is the first responsibility mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a responsibility in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a responsibility in the text?
What does the phrase 'நிற்க அதற்குத் தக' suggest?
What does the phrase 'நிற்க அதற்குத் தக' suggest?
Which of the following is NOT implied by the text?
Which of the following is NOT implied by the text?
Based on the text, which of the following statements is true?
Based on the text, which of the following statements is true?
What is the overall tone of the text?
What is the overall tone of the text?
Which of the following phrases best summarizes the main message of the text?
Which of the following phrases best summarizes the main message of the text?
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Study Notes
Tamil Language and Script
- The Tamil script has undergone changes over time, with the use of dots (புள்ளி) above and below the letters being discontinued.
- In ancient times, Tamil scholars used a single dot (ஒற்றைப்புள்ளி) to indicate the change of sound in a word, but this practice has been replaced with the use of diacritical marks (துணைக்கால்) in modern times.
Writing and Literature
- The need for script reform arose due to the difficulty of writing on ola leaves and copper plates, which were prone to damage.
- In ancient times, Tamil writers did not use dots while writing, as they were afraid of damaging the materials.
- The Tamil language has a rich literary heritage, with various forms of poetry and literature.
Personal Vows
- The author vows to write correctly in the Tamil script.
- The author expresses their love for Tamil language and literature, and wishes to promote it worldwide.
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