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Black Blizzard

ICSE · Class 4 · English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar'

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Summary and Key Events

  • The story is set in Oklahoma, USA, during the 1930s, a time of frequent dust storms called 'black blizzards'.
  • Betty and her younger sister Mary Ann are at home when a dust storm approaches.
  • Betty stays calm and follows a routine to protect the house by sealing windows with towels.
2

Literary Devices and Language

  • The story uses descriptive language to show how dark and scary the storm is.
  • Words like 'loomed', 'howled', and 'eerie' create a frightening atmosphere.
  • Dialogue helps show the characters' feelings and actions.
3

Grammar and Sentence Types

  • There are four types of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
  • Declarative sentences tell information (end with '.').
  • Interrogative sentences ask questions (end with '?').

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A black blizzard is a violentBetty shows bravery by going intoThere are four types of sentencesWords like 'storeroom' and 'clothesline'

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