My Brother’s Great Invention — English STD 7 — Question

How does the poet blend reality and imagination in “Paper Boats”?

What did King Bruce decide after watching the spider?

What was the need for Mr. Wonka to invent Vita-Wonk?

The journey across the length and breadth of the country adds new colour to Shaana’s life. Discuss.

"The text has many ‘sound words’. Some of these words are given in Column 1 and their meanings are given down. At night, the watchman lit an oil lamp and made a similar inspection of the tunnel

Column 1	Column 2
1. creaking	(i) making a noise like a long 's' sound
2. chatter	(ii) making a long low sound when a door or wooden object moves or is moved
3. hissing	(iii) repeated series of short high sounds made by birds or monkeys
4. rustle	(iv) blowing with short, quick blasts, as the wind
5. puffing	(v) a soft low, dry sound made by the movement of things such as leaves, paper, etc.

Now, complete the sentences given below by filing in the blanks with the correct form of the sound words given in Column 1.
1. The steam engine reached the station __________________ black smoke into the sky.
2. Suddenly the snake raised its hood and made a __________________ noise.
3. When the wind blew, I heard the __________________ of the wooden roof.
4. He heard a __________________ of leaves behind him when he was walking in the woods.
5. I get disturbed by the continuous __________________ of the monkeys in the neighbourhood. "

How does the narrator feel about his brother’s inventions? What incidents in the story illustrate his feelings?

What happened to the Oompa-Loompa volunteer after taking the drops of Vita- Wonk?

Explain how the poem reflects a child’s perspective.

Analyse how the poet uses three different poetic devices to create humour in the poem. Support your answer with examples.

How does the author build suspense in the chapter?