A Funny Man — Chapter Summary
CBSE · Class 7 · English
Summary of A Funny Man for CBSE Class 7 English. Part of the CBSE Class 7 English syllabus. A Funny Man is a humorous poem by Natalie Joan. It shows.
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Overview
A Funny Man is a humorous poem by Natalie Joan. It shows a strange and amusing visitor whose actions and words are full of surprise and wit. The poem creates laughter by using odd images, playful language, and a funny ending.
Key Concepts
The man looks unusual because he
The man looks unusual because he wears a shoe upon his head and hats upon his feet. This is a clear example of comic reversal, where things are shown
He raises the shoe and smiles
He raises the shoe and smiles politely, showing good manners even though his appearance is bizarre. He also calls the narrator 'Your Highness'.
The man offers a currant bun
The man offers a currant bun while pretending it is a rose. The narrator reacts in surprise because the object is not what it is called.
The man sings a song
The man sings a song, sits on the ground, and later hops home on his head. These actions are unexpected and comic.
The poem belongs to the theme
The poem belongs to the theme of wit and humour because it uses odd ideas, playful words, and surprising actions to entertain.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the humour in the poem
- To identify the strange actions of the funny man
- To notice how the poem creates a light and playful mood
- To understand the use of funny comparisons and expressions
- To recall the sequence of events in the poem
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.
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