Nissim Ezekiel was an influential Indian poet who wrote in English. He helped establish Indian English poetry by incorporating modernist techniques and expanding beyond spiritual themes to include everyday concerns. The document is the transcript of a speech given by Ezekiel to wish Pushpa bon voyage as she departs for foreign in two to three days. It praises Pushpa for her pleasant demeanor and willingness to help others. It notes her background though details are vague, and calls for others to speak before Pushpa provides the concluding remarks.
cs submission ppt on "Goodbye party for Miss Pushpa T.S." shreya sanghvi
Nissim Ezekiel was a prominent Indian poet who wrote in English. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983 for his poetry collection "Letter-Day Psalms." The poem "Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S." satirizes the way some semi-educated Indians speak English through the grammatically incorrect speech of the narrator at a farewell party for Miss Pushpa. The incorrect use of words and unnecessary phrases in the narrator's praise of Miss Pushpa highlights the humor in the faulty English spoken by some in India.
Goodbye Party For Miss Pushpa T.S - Nissim EzekielShranti Hake
This document provides biographical information about the poet Nissim Ezekiel and analyzes his poem "Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.". It notes that the poem satirizes the way some semi-educated Indians speak English through the voice of the narrator at a farewell party. Ezekiel uses "Babu English" dialect to poke fun at incorrect grammar and unnecessary phrases. The main theme is exposing common human flaws or character faults through the narrator's faulty use of English, making Indian readers laugh at themselves.
The poem is a satire about a goodbye party for Miss Pushpa who is departing for a foreign country. It parodies the incorrect use of English grammar by some Indians, depicted through the narrator's speech at the party. His use of incorrect tenses, phrases, and flattering tone suggests a hypocritical personality. Miss Pushpa is portrayed as pleasing but also pretentious. The party concludes with Miss Pushpa making concluding remarks after being invited to speak. The tone is humorous and sarcastic in its critique of affected English usage.
The document provides background information on the poem "Good Bye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S." by Nissim Ezekiel. It summarizes that the poem satirizes the way some Indians speak English through a character giving a farewell speech for Miss Pushpa as she leaves for a foreign country. The character's speech is filled with grammatical errors, irrelevant details, and peculiar word choices that mimic the Indian-accented English the poem aims to mock. It concludes that the poet uses this technique to humorously portray and poke fun at the English spoken in India at the time.
This document contains information about an Indian poet named Nissim Ezekiel and analyzes his poem "Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.". It provides biographical details about Ezekiel, noting that he was a prominent Indian poet who helped establish Indian English poetry. It then presents the full text of Ezekiel's poem about a goodbye party for Miss Pushpa. The poem is a monologue where the speaker praises Miss Pushpa for her kindness and willingness to help others. In 3 sentences, the document summarizes a poem about a goodbye party, provides background on the poet Nissim Ezekiel, and analyzes elements of the poem.
Nissim Ezekiel was an influential Indian poet who wrote in English. He helped establish Indian English poetry by incorporating modernist techniques and expanding beyond spiritual themes to include everyday concerns. The document is the transcript of a speech given by Ezekiel to wish Pushpa bon voyage as she departs for foreign in two to three days. It praises Pushpa for her pleasant demeanor and willingness to help others. It notes her background though details are vague, and calls for others to speak before Pushpa provides the concluding remarks.
cs submission ppt on "Goodbye party for Miss Pushpa T.S." shreya sanghvi
Nissim Ezekiel was a prominent Indian poet who wrote in English. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983 for his poetry collection "Letter-Day Psalms." The poem "Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S." satirizes the way some semi-educated Indians speak English through the grammatically incorrect speech of the narrator at a farewell party for Miss Pushpa. The incorrect use of words and unnecessary phrases in the narrator's praise of Miss Pushpa highlights the humor in the faulty English spoken by some in India.
Goodbye Party For Miss Pushpa T.S - Nissim EzekielShranti Hake
This document provides biographical information about the poet Nissim Ezekiel and analyzes his poem "Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.". It notes that the poem satirizes the way some semi-educated Indians speak English through the voice of the narrator at a farewell party. Ezekiel uses "Babu English" dialect to poke fun at incorrect grammar and unnecessary phrases. The main theme is exposing common human flaws or character faults through the narrator's faulty use of English, making Indian readers laugh at themselves.
The poem is a satire about a goodbye party for Miss Pushpa who is departing for a foreign country. It parodies the incorrect use of English grammar by some Indians, depicted through the narrator's speech at the party. His use of incorrect tenses, phrases, and flattering tone suggests a hypocritical personality. Miss Pushpa is portrayed as pleasing but also pretentious. The party concludes with Miss Pushpa making concluding remarks after being invited to speak. The tone is humorous and sarcastic in its critique of affected English usage.
The document provides background information on the poem "Good Bye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S." by Nissim Ezekiel. It summarizes that the poem satirizes the way some Indians speak English through a character giving a farewell speech for Miss Pushpa as she leaves for a foreign country. The character's speech is filled with grammatical errors, irrelevant details, and peculiar word choices that mimic the Indian-accented English the poem aims to mock. It concludes that the poet uses this technique to humorously portray and poke fun at the English spoken in India at the time.
This document contains information about an Indian poet named Nissim Ezekiel and analyzes his poem "Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.". It provides biographical details about Ezekiel, noting that he was a prominent Indian poet who helped establish Indian English poetry. It then presents the full text of Ezekiel's poem about a goodbye party for Miss Pushpa. The poem is a monologue where the speaker praises Miss Pushpa for her kindness and willingness to help others. In 3 sentences, the document summarizes a poem about a goodbye party, provides background on the poet Nissim Ezekiel, and analyzes elements of the poem.
The document provides a summary of Khushwant Singh's short story "The Portrait of a Lady". It discusses the author's relationship with his grandmother over time. The summary describes the grandmother as a short, fat, wrinkled woman who spent her days praying and caring for the author. As he grew older, their relationship became more distant as he moved schools and eventually abroad for further education. In the end, the grandmother passed away peacefully reciting prayers, surrounded by mourning sparrows who had been her companions.
The summary describes the author's changing relationship with his grandmother over three phases:
Phase 1: The author lived with his grandmother in his early childhood. She took care of him by waking him, getting him ready for school, and accompanying him. They shared a close bond.
Phase 2: They moved to the city to live with the author's parents in a shared room. This was a turning point as the author saw his grandmother less. She could no longer help with school.
Phase 3: When the author joined university, he was given his own room. The common link between them snapped. His grandmother spent her time praying and accepted her secluded life with resignation.
Creating context and fostering expository reach in L2 writing: approaches and...Lee Arnold
A conundrum in L2 writing classes is how to make classroom writing assignments more meaningful and extend the readership of such assignments beyond that of instructors while also expanding the range and depth to which learners write. This presentation discusses how these disparate issues may be resolved by contextualizing simple writing assignments that allow learners maximized play of imagination and expression and that can extend what I call expository reach - the breakthrough to levels of writing that may go beyond where learners had previously written. Adding further to such a dynamic is the role blogs may play in widening such writing assignments into publishable projects. Such incentives for publication may motivate learner writers towards expository reach while creating a community of readership both of learners' peers and near-peers.
'How far is the river' is another beautiful short story by Indian author Ruskin Bond. I made the slides based solely on my perception of the story. Feel free to download and alter if necessary. Do please upload your modified version, so that others can benefit too. Cheers!
This document provides biographical information about Ruskin Bond, an Indian author known for his novels and short stories. It notes that Bond was born in 1934 in Kassauli, Himachal Pradesh and lives in Mussorie-Landour. The document summarizes some of Bond's notable novels and short stories and discusses his style of writing, which focuses on life in the hills and uses simple descriptions. It also mentions some of the awards Bond has received for his contributions to children's literature in India.
This document provides information about narrative text structures and elements. It discusses the generic structures of orientation, complication, and resolution. It also outlines characteristics of different types of narrative texts, including myths, legends, folktales, and fairy tales. Examples are provided for each type. The document concludes by providing a 3-paragraph summary of the fairy tale Cinderella as an example of a narrative text.
Ruskin Bond is an iconic Indian author known for his contributions to children's literature. He was born in 1934 in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh and has written over 500 novels, short stories, essays, and poems. Bond had a lonely childhood after his parents' divorce. He draws inspiration from his hometown of Mussoorie, set against the backdrop of the Himalayan foothills. Some of his most famous works include Room on the Roof, Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra, and The Night Train at Deoli. He has received many honors, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and Padma Shri, for his pioneering role in developing children's literature in India.
Grade 8 - Arts of East Asia (2nd Quarter)Christine R
In East Asian painting, common subjects or themes include landscapes, flowers and birds, human figures, and animals. Specific motifs vary between countries - in China, popular subjects are landscapes and temples; in Japan, everyday life scenes and crowded narrative paintings; and in Korea, landscapes and plants like plum blossoms are common. The medium, style and subjects of painting are closely related to calligraphy in East Asian artistic traditions. Faces are also painted for theatrical performances in China, Japan and Korea to represent different character traits and personalities.
Ruskin Bond (born 19 May 1934) is an Indian author of British descent.
The Indian Council for Child Education recognised his pioneering role in the growth of children's literature in India, and awarded him the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992 for Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra, given by the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Literature. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and Padma Bhushan in 2014. He now lives with his adopted family in Landour, near Mussoorie.This is the Power Point Presentation on his life!!
Ruskin Bond was born in 1934 in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. He spent his childhood with his father as his parents separated when he was young. Bond enjoyed dreaming and was very curious and active from a young age. He realized his passion for reading and writing at age 12 when the head librarian of his school appointed him in charge of the library. Bond went on to have a career as a freelance writer, authoring many short stories, poems, and novels. Some of his most notable works include The Blue Umbrella, and he has received several literary honors like the Sahitya Academy Award and Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards.
Ruskin Bond is an Indian author who writes in English. He is known for his novels and short stories set in the hill stations of India. Some of his most famous works include The Room on the Roof and Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra. He has received several literary honors, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and Padma Shri. Bond has lived in Landour, Mussoorie since the 1960s, where he draws inspiration for his writing.
The document provides context about the short story "How Far is the River" by Ruskin Bond. It summarizes that the story is about a 12-year-old boy who lives in an Indian village near a river, but has never seen it. Inspired by elders' stories, he becomes determined to see and touch the river himself, despite his family not knowing about his journey. After a long and difficult hike through the forest alone, he finally reaches the river and sees its rushing water, fulfilling his dream. The story reflects Bond's own childhood fascination with nature.
Masks have been an important part of rituals and plays in Japan since 10,000 BC. They were used to depict common people, deities, ghosts, heroes, animals, and devils. There are several varieties of masks including Gigaku masks which were the oldest and brought from Korea, Hannya masks which represent vengeful women, and Shikami masks which depict ferocious demons. The masks were made from materials like wood and lacquer and were used in important cultural practices and performances.
The document contains reviews and summaries of multiple children's books published by Tulika Books:
1) One review summarizes the book as focusing on introducing Bhutan's capital city and culture through the eyes of a child who enjoys learning about the country.
2) Another review praises the book for its realistic portrayal of ordinary royal figures as everyday people.
3) A third review comments that serious issues are addressed subtly and effectively for young readers.
The students were unhappy with Hannah being chosen to play Lady Liberty in a school competition. Many parents complained to the principal. Hannah declined the role due to the backlash. Richard also decided to quit his role as Doughboy to support Hannah. The teacher found replacements and the play went on. Hannah invited Richard to her home, where he enjoyed conversing with her family over a nice meal while listening to music, providing relief from the tensions at school.
Sappho was an ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos who wrote poetry, most of which has been lost. She established a school for girls on Lesbos where she taught poetry and had relationships with her students. Sappho is considered the first poet to openly write about personal feelings of love and desire. Later legends claimed that Sappho tragically committed suicide by jumping off a cliff due to heartbreak over being rejected by a female lover.
Japanese masks have a long history, being introduced as early as 10,000 BC for use in rituals and performances depicting individuals, heroes, deities, ghosts, and animals. Different types of masks developed for specific purposes, like Gigaku masks for ancient dance dramas covering the entire face dramatically, or Bugaku masks for abstract emotional expression in dance. Noh masks are finely carved to subtly change expression with movement in the performance of gods, demons, spirits, and people of different ages. Hannya masks prominently featured horns to depict vengeful demon women.
Vikram Seth is an Indian author known for his travel writing, novels, and poetry. In his travelogue "From Heaven Lake", Seth describes visiting various holy sites in Nepal, including the crowded and confusing Pashupatinath Temple, where he witnesses various rituals on the banks of the Bagmati River. He finds a sense of stillness at the Baudhnath shrine, surrounded by shops run by Tibetan immigrants. While roaming the busy streets of Kathmandu, filled with vendors and noise, Seth is drawn to a flute seller and learns about different flute traditions around the world.
COMMUNICATION SKILL PPT ON "GOODBYE PARTY OF MISS PUSHPA"shreya sanghvi
Nissim Ezekiel was a prominent Indian poet who wrote in English. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983 for his poetry collection "Letter-Day Psalms." The poem "Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S." satirizes the way some semi-educated Indians speak English through the grammatically incorrect speech of the narrator at a farewell party for Miss Pushpa. The incorrect use of words and unnecessary phrases in the narrator's praise of Miss Pushpa highlights the humor in the faulty English spoken by some in India.
This document discusses an Indian poet named Nissim Ezekiel and his poem "Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.". It provides biographical details about Ezekiel, noting that he was influential in establishing Indian English poetry. It then presents the full text of Ezekiel's poem about a goodbye party for Miss Pushpa as she departs for a foreign country. The poem is written in a style that parodies Indian English. Finally, the document analyzes key elements of the poem, such as its monologue form and focus on praising Miss Pushpa.
Communication skills submission_1(0)[1]140210116013
The document appears to be notes on the poem "Farewell Party for Miss Pushpa" by Arun Kolatkar. It provides background on Kolatkar, including that he was a Marathi-speaking Jewish Indian poet who won the Sahitya Academy award. The notes then summarize that the poem parodies and satirizes the incorrect use of English by some Indians, portraying a farewell party with intentionally incorrect grammar. While Miss Pushpa is depicted as pleasant, the narrator's flattering speech suggests a hypocritical attitude. The tone is meant to be humorous though also sarcastic.
Khushwant Singh was an Indian writer known for works like "The Sikhs" and serving as editor for publications like the Illustrated Weekly of India. He spent his childhood in Hadali and Delhi with his prosperous Sikh family. "The Portrait of a Lady" describes Singh's childhood relationship with his grandmother, from the loving bond they shared in their village to growing apart as his education moved to the city. It depicts the daily life and religious practices of his grandmother, and how her quiet acceptance of loneliness reflected as their connection weakened over time. Singh recalls her final days, passing surrounded by sparrows after welcoming him home from abroad, marking both a bittersweet ending and reunion in their relationship through the stages
The document provides a summary of Khushwant Singh's short story "The Portrait of a Lady". It discusses the author's relationship with his grandmother over time. The summary describes the grandmother as a short, fat, wrinkled woman who spent her days praying and caring for the author. As he grew older, their relationship became more distant as he moved schools and eventually abroad for further education. In the end, the grandmother passed away peacefully reciting prayers, surrounded by mourning sparrows who had been her companions.
The summary describes the author's changing relationship with his grandmother over three phases:
Phase 1: The author lived with his grandmother in his early childhood. She took care of him by waking him, getting him ready for school, and accompanying him. They shared a close bond.
Phase 2: They moved to the city to live with the author's parents in a shared room. This was a turning point as the author saw his grandmother less. She could no longer help with school.
Phase 3: When the author joined university, he was given his own room. The common link between them snapped. His grandmother spent her time praying and accepted her secluded life with resignation.
Creating context and fostering expository reach in L2 writing: approaches and...Lee Arnold
A conundrum in L2 writing classes is how to make classroom writing assignments more meaningful and extend the readership of such assignments beyond that of instructors while also expanding the range and depth to which learners write. This presentation discusses how these disparate issues may be resolved by contextualizing simple writing assignments that allow learners maximized play of imagination and expression and that can extend what I call expository reach - the breakthrough to levels of writing that may go beyond where learners had previously written. Adding further to such a dynamic is the role blogs may play in widening such writing assignments into publishable projects. Such incentives for publication may motivate learner writers towards expository reach while creating a community of readership both of learners' peers and near-peers.
'How far is the river' is another beautiful short story by Indian author Ruskin Bond. I made the slides based solely on my perception of the story. Feel free to download and alter if necessary. Do please upload your modified version, so that others can benefit too. Cheers!
This document provides biographical information about Ruskin Bond, an Indian author known for his novels and short stories. It notes that Bond was born in 1934 in Kassauli, Himachal Pradesh and lives in Mussorie-Landour. The document summarizes some of Bond's notable novels and short stories and discusses his style of writing, which focuses on life in the hills and uses simple descriptions. It also mentions some of the awards Bond has received for his contributions to children's literature in India.
This document provides information about narrative text structures and elements. It discusses the generic structures of orientation, complication, and resolution. It also outlines characteristics of different types of narrative texts, including myths, legends, folktales, and fairy tales. Examples are provided for each type. The document concludes by providing a 3-paragraph summary of the fairy tale Cinderella as an example of a narrative text.
Ruskin Bond is an iconic Indian author known for his contributions to children's literature. He was born in 1934 in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh and has written over 500 novels, short stories, essays, and poems. Bond had a lonely childhood after his parents' divorce. He draws inspiration from his hometown of Mussoorie, set against the backdrop of the Himalayan foothills. Some of his most famous works include Room on the Roof, Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra, and The Night Train at Deoli. He has received many honors, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and Padma Shri, for his pioneering role in developing children's literature in India.
Grade 8 - Arts of East Asia (2nd Quarter)Christine R
In East Asian painting, common subjects or themes include landscapes, flowers and birds, human figures, and animals. Specific motifs vary between countries - in China, popular subjects are landscapes and temples; in Japan, everyday life scenes and crowded narrative paintings; and in Korea, landscapes and plants like plum blossoms are common. The medium, style and subjects of painting are closely related to calligraphy in East Asian artistic traditions. Faces are also painted for theatrical performances in China, Japan and Korea to represent different character traits and personalities.
Ruskin Bond (born 19 May 1934) is an Indian author of British descent.
The Indian Council for Child Education recognised his pioneering role in the growth of children's literature in India, and awarded him the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992 for Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra, given by the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Literature. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and Padma Bhushan in 2014. He now lives with his adopted family in Landour, near Mussoorie.This is the Power Point Presentation on his life!!
Ruskin Bond was born in 1934 in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. He spent his childhood with his father as his parents separated when he was young. Bond enjoyed dreaming and was very curious and active from a young age. He realized his passion for reading and writing at age 12 when the head librarian of his school appointed him in charge of the library. Bond went on to have a career as a freelance writer, authoring many short stories, poems, and novels. Some of his most notable works include The Blue Umbrella, and he has received several literary honors like the Sahitya Academy Award and Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards.
Ruskin Bond is an Indian author who writes in English. He is known for his novels and short stories set in the hill stations of India. Some of his most famous works include The Room on the Roof and Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra. He has received several literary honors, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and Padma Shri. Bond has lived in Landour, Mussoorie since the 1960s, where he draws inspiration for his writing.
The document provides context about the short story "How Far is the River" by Ruskin Bond. It summarizes that the story is about a 12-year-old boy who lives in an Indian village near a river, but has never seen it. Inspired by elders' stories, he becomes determined to see and touch the river himself, despite his family not knowing about his journey. After a long and difficult hike through the forest alone, he finally reaches the river and sees its rushing water, fulfilling his dream. The story reflects Bond's own childhood fascination with nature.
Masks have been an important part of rituals and plays in Japan since 10,000 BC. They were used to depict common people, deities, ghosts, heroes, animals, and devils. There are several varieties of masks including Gigaku masks which were the oldest and brought from Korea, Hannya masks which represent vengeful women, and Shikami masks which depict ferocious demons. The masks were made from materials like wood and lacquer and were used in important cultural practices and performances.
The document contains reviews and summaries of multiple children's books published by Tulika Books:
1) One review summarizes the book as focusing on introducing Bhutan's capital city and culture through the eyes of a child who enjoys learning about the country.
2) Another review praises the book for its realistic portrayal of ordinary royal figures as everyday people.
3) A third review comments that serious issues are addressed subtly and effectively for young readers.
The students were unhappy with Hannah being chosen to play Lady Liberty in a school competition. Many parents complained to the principal. Hannah declined the role due to the backlash. Richard also decided to quit his role as Doughboy to support Hannah. The teacher found replacements and the play went on. Hannah invited Richard to her home, where he enjoyed conversing with her family over a nice meal while listening to music, providing relief from the tensions at school.
Sappho was an ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos who wrote poetry, most of which has been lost. She established a school for girls on Lesbos where she taught poetry and had relationships with her students. Sappho is considered the first poet to openly write about personal feelings of love and desire. Later legends claimed that Sappho tragically committed suicide by jumping off a cliff due to heartbreak over being rejected by a female lover.
Japanese masks have a long history, being introduced as early as 10,000 BC for use in rituals and performances depicting individuals, heroes, deities, ghosts, and animals. Different types of masks developed for specific purposes, like Gigaku masks for ancient dance dramas covering the entire face dramatically, or Bugaku masks for abstract emotional expression in dance. Noh masks are finely carved to subtly change expression with movement in the performance of gods, demons, spirits, and people of different ages. Hannya masks prominently featured horns to depict vengeful demon women.
Vikram Seth is an Indian author known for his travel writing, novels, and poetry. In his travelogue "From Heaven Lake", Seth describes visiting various holy sites in Nepal, including the crowded and confusing Pashupatinath Temple, where he witnesses various rituals on the banks of the Bagmati River. He finds a sense of stillness at the Baudhnath shrine, surrounded by shops run by Tibetan immigrants. While roaming the busy streets of Kathmandu, filled with vendors and noise, Seth is drawn to a flute seller and learns about different flute traditions around the world.
COMMUNICATION SKILL PPT ON "GOODBYE PARTY OF MISS PUSHPA"shreya sanghvi
Nissim Ezekiel was a prominent Indian poet who wrote in English. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983 for his poetry collection "Letter-Day Psalms." The poem "Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S." satirizes the way some semi-educated Indians speak English through the grammatically incorrect speech of the narrator at a farewell party for Miss Pushpa. The incorrect use of words and unnecessary phrases in the narrator's praise of Miss Pushpa highlights the humor in the faulty English spoken by some in India.
This document discusses an Indian poet named Nissim Ezekiel and his poem "Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.". It provides biographical details about Ezekiel, noting that he was influential in establishing Indian English poetry. It then presents the full text of Ezekiel's poem about a goodbye party for Miss Pushpa as she departs for a foreign country. The poem is written in a style that parodies Indian English. Finally, the document analyzes key elements of the poem, such as its monologue form and focus on praising Miss Pushpa.
Communication skills submission_1(0)[1]140210116013
The document appears to be notes on the poem "Farewell Party for Miss Pushpa" by Arun Kolatkar. It provides background on Kolatkar, including that he was a Marathi-speaking Jewish Indian poet who won the Sahitya Academy award. The notes then summarize that the poem parodies and satirizes the incorrect use of English by some Indians, portraying a farewell party with intentionally incorrect grammar. While Miss Pushpa is depicted as pleasant, the narrator's flattering speech suggests a hypocritical attitude. The tone is meant to be humorous though also sarcastic.
Khushwant Singh was an Indian writer known for works like "The Sikhs" and serving as editor for publications like the Illustrated Weekly of India. He spent his childhood in Hadali and Delhi with his prosperous Sikh family. "The Portrait of a Lady" describes Singh's childhood relationship with his grandmother, from the loving bond they shared in their village to growing apart as his education moved to the city. It depicts the daily life and religious practices of his grandmother, and how her quiet acceptance of loneliness reflected as their connection weakened over time. Singh recalls her final days, passing surrounded by sparrows after welcoming him home from abroad, marking both a bittersweet ending and reunion in their relationship through the stages
Mengenal Tokoh Sfti Adopt Teacher Kelompok DepokAgus Sampurno
The document discusses R.A. Kartini, one of Indonesia's national heroines. It provides background on her life and struggle to promote women's rights and education. She was born in 1879 in Central Java during a time when women had few rights and little access to education. Kartini fought to continue her studies despite facing opposition. She passed away at a young age but her letters advocating for women's empowerment were later published in a influential book. Kartini is still remembered today for inspiring the women's movement in Indonesia.
English solved paper prepared for student's benefit, it is very much beneficial for students of 9th class for board examination purpose. Download and share with your friends and schools.
This document provides guidance on writing a character sketch of Khushwant Singh's grandmother from his story "Portrait of a Lady". It includes:
1. Pictures and descriptions of the grandmother at different stages of her life to highlight her physical appearance, daily routines, religious habits, and kindness towards animals.
2. Suggested points about the grandmother's character, such as being pious, dutiful towards her grandson, and disapproving of Western culture.
3. A glossary to help understand words used in the story.
4. An activity is proposed where students create a character poster of the grandmother using adjectives and verbs from the text.
The Portrait of a Lady describes the author Khushwant Singh's relationship with his grandmother over the course of many years. It details 3 phases - early dependence as a child, growing distance as he attended school in the city, and living independently as a university student. Throughout her life, the author's grandmother maintained religious practices, lovingly taking care of him as a child and feeding sparrows in her later years. She passed away peacefully reciting prayers, with the sparrows mourning her death in the verandah. The story provides a glimpse into the author's childhood, portrait of his devout grandmother, and evolution of their bond over time.
This document provides information about and examples of adjectives and adverbs. It begins by defining adjectives as words that describe nouns and pronouns by indicating which, what kind, or how many. It defines adverbs as words that describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs by indicating where, when, how, or how often/long. Most adverbs are formed by adding -ly to adjectives. The document provides many examples comparing the proper uses of adjectives versus adverbs. It emphasizes that it is important to use the right part of speech depending on what is being described.
There are several languages spoken in Brunei, with Standard Malay being the official language. Brunei Malay is the most widely spoken local dialect, while English is also widely used, especially in business and education. Other languages include various Chinese dialects, indigenous languages like Tutong and Dusun, and languages of immigrant groups. Literature in Brunei is primarily written in Malay or English, with sajak poetry and the epic Sya'ir Awang Simawn being notable examples of Brunei's literary tradition. The Language and Literature Bureau promotes local language and literature.
The role of blogs in L2 writing contextualization and expository reachLee Arnold
The document discusses using blogs to contextualize writing assignments for English language learners. It describes two blog-based creative writing projects where learners wrote stories in response to music clips or images. Learners were motivated by having their writing published online. Analysis found the projects elicited imaginative writing and expository depth. Contextualizing assignments through blogs can enhance learner creativity and development as writers.
This poem describes a conversation between a grandmother and her grandchild. They are sitting together in the grandmother's hospital room, as she is nearing the end of her life. When the grandmother asks about snow, the grandchild describes the purifying qualities of ice and snow, and how it blankets and transforms everything. The grandmother's eyes wander to the hospital window and IV drip as she listens, showing her declining condition. She asks the grandchild to tell her more about snow's ability to purify and allow one to imagine themselves as an angel before saying goodbye.
A deep rooted journey -edition- (2)with music clips PRABIR DATTA
The document discusses the origins and evolution of the ghazal form of poetry and music. It originated in Persia in the 10th century as poems praising kings and noblemen. When brought to India by Mughals, it developed further under Muslim rulers in the Deccan region. The 18th-19th centuries marked the golden age of ghazal, with Delhi and Lucknow as major centers. Ghazals are typically short poems of 7-12 couplets following a strict rhyme and meter structure, opening with a rhyming couplet setting the pattern for subsequent verses.
This document discusses the importance of sharing poetry with students and provides tips for incorporating poetry into classroom routines. It notes that poetry can be an outlet for expressing feelings and connecting with others. The document recommends making poetry a regular, enjoyable part of the school day through activities like poetry read-alouds, poetry walks, and designating a "poet of the month." It emphasizes modeling appreciation for poetry and avoiding over-analyzing poems to help students develop a lifelong love of the art form.
Here are the answers to fill in the blanks using the given words:
1. They were bored because there was nothing to do.
2. We invited some friends over to our house for a barbecue.
3. Most of the cakes had been baked the day before.
4. Sally didn't take any photos when she went on holiday.
5. The teacher gave each of the students a piece of paper.
6. Some of my friends wished me, but few bought me a present.
7. Henry had no idea what the answer to the question was.
8. I like many of her songs, but not all of them are good.
9. The police spoke separately to each suspect
The Image Of India In Nissim Ezekiels Select PoemsNishant Pandya
This is the ppt on "The Image of India in Nissim Ezekiel's SelectPoems" which I presented in National Conferance,held in H.M.Patel English Training and Research Centre,V.V.Nagar.
The Image Of India In Nissim Ezekiels Select PoemsNishant Pandya
Nissim Ezekiel is seen as one of the most prominent Indian English poets who successfully captured the Indian sensibility and culture through his poetry. He used typical Indian themes, subjects, beliefs, language and idioms to depict the realistic picture of India and Indian society. Some of his poems reflected the social issues and deficiencies in India while advocating peace, brotherhood and spiritual values. Overall, Ezekiel is viewed as one of the pioneers of post-independence Indian English poetry who established Indian identity and spirit through his unique experimentation with language and style.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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3. Nissim Ezekiel (16 December 1924 – 9 January 2004) was an Indian
Jewish poet, actor, playwright, editor and art-critic. He was a
foundational figure in postcolonial India's literary history, specifically
for Indian writing in English.He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi
Award in 1983 for his Poetry collection, "Latter-Day Psalms", by the
Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters.[2] Ezekiel is
universally recognized and appreciated as being one of the most
notable and accomplished Indian English language poets of the 20th
century, applauded for his subtle, restrained and well crafted
diction, dealing with common and mundane themes in a manner that
manifests both cognitive profundity, as well as an unsentimental,
realistic sensibility, that has been influential on the course of
succeeding Indian English poetry. Ezekiel enriched and established
Indian English language poetry through his modernist innovations and
techniques, which enlarged Indian English literature, moving it
beyond purely spiritual and orientalist themes, to include a wider
range of concerns and interests, including mundane familial events,
individual angst and skeptical societal introspection.
4. Friends,
•our dear sister
• is departing for foreign
• in two three days
•,and
• we are meeting today
•to wish her bon voyage.
• You are all knowing, friends,
• What sweetness is in Miss Pushpa
•.I don't mean only external sweetness
• but internal sweetness.
• Miss Pushpa is smiling and smiling
• even for no reason but simply because
• she is feeling.
• Miss Pushpa is coming
•from very high family.
•Her father was renowned advocate
• in Bulsar or Surat,
• I am not remembering now which place.
5. •Surat? Ah, yes,
•once only I stayed in Surat
•with family members
•of my uncle's very old friend-
•his wife was cooking nicely…
•that was long time ago.
• Coming back to Miss Pushpa
•she is most popular lady
• with men also and ladies also.
• Whenever I asked her to do anything,
•she was saying, 'Just now only
•I will do it.' That is showing
•good spirit. I am always
• appreciating the good spirit.
• Pushpa Miss is never saying no.
•Whatever I or anybody is asking
•she is always saying yes
•,and today she is going
•to improve her prospect
• and we are wishing her bon voyage.
•Now I ask other speakers to speak
•and afterwards Miss Pushpa
•will do summing up.
Nissim Ezekiel
6. Notes:1.2: dear sister: addressing a chief guest
or speaker as “dear” or ‘beloved’ sister, brother,
professor etc., is very common in India.
1.3: departing for foreign Note the Indian use
of ‘foreign’ as noun and departing in the sense of
going or leaving.
1.4: two thru days: translation of a parallel
vernacular expression.
1.6: we are meeting today: This is one of the
many instances of the use of the progressive for
the simple present in the poem. The Indian
predilection for the use of the progressive tense
is well-known. Pick out all the other expressions
of this kind in the advocate”.
7. poem.1.10-11: Note the way in which the speaker
chooses to convey that Pushpa is not only a woman
of pleasant exterior but also of many sweet
qualities of head and heart
1.12- 13: All that is meant is that Pushpa always
puts on a smiling face which shows that she is
emotional by nature.
1.15- 19: Though these words are meant to be
complimentary, they can be hurting too to Miss
Pushpa, for the speaker’s words sound empty as he
is not quite sure of her actual parental background
and makes vague references. Note the absence of
the indefinite article in “very high family” and in
“renowned
8. 1.20: Surat? Ah yes: obviously someone has
reminded the speaker that it is Surat.
22: family members: ‘family members’,
‘family friend’ ‘family matter’ etc., are
common Indianisms
.11. 22-25: In India one does not hesitate to
thrust oneself as a guest on anyone,
however distant a relative of oneself or
one’s friend’s friend!
1.24-25: Look at the ambiguity and the irony
resulting from the expression ‘that was
long time ago’.
1.27- 28: Popular lady with men also, and
ladies also: an unusual collocation, for
‘men and ladies’ do not collocate well.
9. 1. 30: Just now only I will do it: a typical
Indian-English expression. Note the
numerous uses of the progressive tense in
the lines that follow.
1. 34: Pushpa Miss: This reversal of the
word order is typical of the Indian speech
habit. This is how most students in India
refer to their lady teachers
1. 40-42: The lines mean that Miss Pushpa
will reply to the felicitations offered to
her