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A Poison Tree — Syllabus
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · English
What A Poison Tree covers in Karnataka Board Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Karnataka Board Class 10 English syllabus.
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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 10 English · 2026-27
Topics in A Poison Tree
1
Poem Structure and Form
- Four stanzas of four lines each (quatrains)
- Simple AABB rhyme scheme throughout
- Regular meter creates a nursery rhyme-like quality
2
Stanza-wise Analysis
- Stanza 1: Contrast between expressing and suppressing anger
- Stanza 2: Nurturing anger through negative emotions
- Stanza 3: Anger transforms into temptation (apple)
3
Literary Devices and Techniques
- Metaphor: Anger as a growing tree
- Symbolism: Apple represents temptation and forbidden knowledge
- Personification: Anger has life-like qualities
4
Themes and Messages
- Communication vs. suppression of emotions
- The destructive power of unexpressed anger
- Revenge and its consequences
Key Concepts
Blake uses the metaphor ofThe poem opens by contrasting twoThe second stanza describes howThe 'apple bright' alludes toThe final stanza reveals the ultimate
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Key topics in A Poison Tree include Poem Structure and Form, Stanza-wise Analysis, Literary Devices and Techniques, Themes and Messages. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Karnataka Board Class 10 board exam.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on A Poison Tree. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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