A Tiger Comes To Town -I — Flashcards
NIOS · Class 10 · English
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Who narrates the story A Tiger Comes To Town -I?
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The story is narrated by the tiger himself. It is written in the first person, so the central character tells the events using 'I'. This makes the story unusual because human feelings and reactions ar…
Why does the tiger think human beings are strong and fearless at first?
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The tiger gets this wrong idea from watching circus audiences. The people sit peacefully while he performs, so he thinks they are brave and not afraid of him. Later, he realizes that the reaction of p…
What happens when the tiger enters Market Road?
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People run for their lives at the sight of him. Shutters are pulled down, and people hide in drains, on trees, and behind pillars. Their frightened reaction shows how completely they misunderstand the…
What does the phrase 'the population was melting out of sight' mean?
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It means that people disappeared from the streets very quickly because they hid in homes and other safe places. It is a figurative expression, not a literal melting.
Explain the simile 'like a herd of deer'.
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This simile compares the frightened people to deer running away from danger. It shows how quickly and helplessly the townspeople escape when they see the tiger.
Why does the tiger not attack the people in town?
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He does not attack because he is not hungry. He had already found food earlier, so he is full and does not feel the need to hunt.
What does the tiger want to tell the people in the restaurant?
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He wants to tell them not to fear him. He says he is not out to trouble them, that he is too full to attack, and that tigers attack only when hungry. He also says human beings kill one another without…
What does 'I'm eleven feet tip to tail' mean?
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It means the tiger's full length from head to tail is eleven feet. He says this to explain why his tail may block the threshold of the restaurant. He is giving a reason for his size, not trying to thr…
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