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Haunted Houses — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

Haunted Houses topics: Poet and Background, Central Idea, The Ghosts and Their Nature, plus 1 more. From the ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure.

48 questions28 flashcards5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories) · 2026-27

Topics in Haunted Houses

1

Poet and Background

  • H. W. Longfellow is the poet of the poem.
  • Longfellow lived from 1807 to 1882.
  • He is remembered for creating myths and legends from American historical events and materials.
2

Central Idea

  • All houses where people have lived and died are haunted houses.
  • The haunting is not frightening.
  • The ghosts are the dear departed who linger in memory and in familiar places.
3

The Ghosts and Their Nature

  • The ghosts are harmless phantoms.
  • They glide through open doors and along passages.
  • They make no sound while moving through the house.
4

Speaker and Perception

  • The speaker is a first-person narrator who can see and hear the dead.
  • A stranger at the fireside cannot see the ghosts.
  • The stranger perceives only what is physically present.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Haunted Houses by H. W. Longfellow

Speaker's perceptionPhantoms and ghostsMemory and lossSpirit world and sense worldHuman dualityLiterary devicesTone of the poem

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Haunted Houses for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in Haunted Houses include Poet and Background, Central Idea, The Ghosts and Their Nature, Speaker and Perception. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Haunted Houses for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 48 practice questions on Haunted Houses. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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