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A Funny Man — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 7 · English

What A Funny Man covers in CBSE Class 7 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 7 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 7 English · 2026-27

Topics in A Funny Man

1

Chapter Overview

  • A Funny Man is a poem under the theme Wit and Humour.
  • The poem is written by Natalie Joan.
  • The poem is humorous because it presents a man doing unusual and silly things.
2

Stanza-wise Key Points

  • The first stanza introduces a funny kind of man walking down the street.
  • He wears a shoe upon his head and hats upon his feet.
  • The second stanza shows that he is polite, even though he looks strange.
3

Language and Poetic Devices

  • The poem uses funny images to create humour.
  • Exaggeration is used by showing a person dressed in a very strange way.
  • The poet uses surprise to make the poem entertaining.
4

Character Sketch: The Funny Man

  • The funny man is the central character in the poem.
  • He is strange, playful, and polite.
  • He behaves in a surprising way throughout the poem.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Humorous poem about a strange and playful character

The funny manThe narratorHumourWord playPolite manners with nonsensePoet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in A Funny Man for CBSE Class 7 English?
Key topics in A Funny Man include Chapter Overview, Stanza-wise Key Points, Language and Poetic Devices, Character Sketch: The Funny Man. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise A Funny Man for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 60 practice questions on A Funny Man. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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