In poetry, what is the term used for the 'pattern of sounds' at the end of lines, such as 'day' and 'play'?
[2 marks]
(a) Stanza
(b) Metaphor
(c) Rhyme scheme
(d) Alliteration
(b)
Aarav is preparing to recite 'Don't Give Up!' for his school's annual function in Delhi. Which of the following best describes how he should emphasize the recurring refrain?
[2 marks]
(a) Speak it in a whisper so nobody hears it.
(b) Rushed and skipped over quickly to save time.
(c) With steady rhythm and conviction to highlight the central message.
(d) In a sad and gloomy tone to show sorrow.
2.
Match each recitation term with its correct definition for an English classroom activity.
[2 marks]
Column A
Column B
1. Pace
a. The speed at which you recite the poem
2. Posture
b. The way you stand straight and confident
3. Volume
c. How loud or soft your voice is
4. Articulation
d. Clarity in pronouncing words
Answer
Q.3 Fill in the Blanks[3 marks]
(a)
According to the poem 'Don't Give Up!', if at first you don't succeed, you should _____.
[1 mark]
(b)
In poetry, when a non-living object or abstract idea is given human qualities—such as 'The stubborn mountain stood watching over the village'—the figure of speech used is _____.
[2 marks]
4.
State one simple reason why persistence or perseverance is important when learning to ride a bicycle in your colony lane.
[1 mark]
5.
State two simple rules for good posture when you stand up in your Class 6 English class to recite a stanza from 'Don't Give Up!'.
[2 marks]
6.
Ananya is preparing a poem recitation for the school annual day in Bengaluru. The poem has 4 stanzas, and each stanza contains 4 lines (a quatrain). If she pauses for 2 seconds after every stanza and reads each line at an average speed of 3 seconds per line, calculate the total time she will take to recite the entire poem from start to finish.