ICSE Class 6 English Literature — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: The main character is Mellidora, a kind and emotionally balanced young lady who laughs in difficult situations and shows empathy when others are sad. She wins the prince's heart because she follows th

A: The prince’s aunt told him: 'Choose a girl who laughs when others cry, and cries when others laugh, and you will not go far wrong.' This means she should have emotional balance, strength in hard times

A: During the accident, all the other ladies were crying and upset, but Mellidora was laughing because she found the situation funny. She could laugh at herself, showing confidence and a light heart. Thi

A: The narrator is Yannick, a twelve-year-old boy who visits his aunt and uncle in Provence during summer. He tells the story from his own point of view, using 'I'.

A: Yannick threw the tablecloth into the fire because it was his usual habit after clearing the table. He didn’t know that the famous painter had drawn a picture on it as a tip for the innkeeper.

A: 'Look on the bright side' means to find something positive in a difficult or sad situation. For example, when Yannick destroyed the drawing, Uncle Bruno said he should feel happy because the artist li

A: The main character is Saccho, a 10-year-old boy who loves playing cricket in his colony. He is later revealed to be Sachin Tendulkar, who would go on to become one of India’s greatest cricketers.

A: Saccho is called 'Junior McEnroe' because he admires John McEnroe, a famous tennis player from the 1980s. This shows his interest in sports, even though he plays cricket.

A: It suggests that the flat belongs to Vijay Tendulkar, a famous Marathi playwright. The book being mentioned shows the cultural and intellectual background of the household, and also creates a clever c