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NIOS · Class 10 · English

30 flashcards for My Only Cry (NIOS Class 10 English) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is the central message of My Only Cry?"

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Theme of the poemSpeaker and toneCharacter of the speakerChild's concernSpeaker and audienceKey termsPoetic expressionMain demands
Card 1Theme of the poem

What is the central message of My Only Cry?

Answer

The poem gives a strong appeal for peace and asks the world to stop making destructive weapons. It shows that children want love, friendship, and a safe future, while adults are responsible for creati…

Card 2Speaker and tone

Why does the child ask, “Who are you deceiving?”

Answer

The child questions the adults because they make promises about peace but do not keep them. The line shows that adults try to hide the truth behind lies, even though children can see the danger clearl…

Card 3Character of the speaker

What does the child mean by saying, “I am still a child, I don't know how to lie like you.”

Answer

The line shows the honesty of children and the dishonesty of adults. The child is innocent and speaks the truth directly, while adults are shown as people who hide facts and tell lies.

Card 4Child's concern

Why does the child feel helpless in the poem?

Answer

The child feels helpless because children alone cannot rebuild what adults destroy. The child believes that only adults can create a better world, but they are the ones causing destruction by making a…

Card 5Speaker and audience

Who are the “grown-ups” in the poem?

Answer

The grown-ups are the adults who are blamed for building destructive weapons, deceiving children, and failing to keep peace promises. They are also the people who alone can change the world for the be…

Card 6Key terms

Who are the “arms makers” in the poem?

Answer

The arms makers are the people or factories that produce weapons. The child asks them directly to close their arms factories and stop making war possible.

Card 7Poetic expression

What does the phrase “a deaf world” suggest?

Answer

It suggests a world that does not listen to the cries of children. The child’s pleas for peace are ignored, so the world seems insensitive and unresponsive.

Card 8Main demands

What three things does the child want everyone to stop doing?

Answer

The child wants everyone to stop making arms, stop making wars break out, and stop telling lies. These three demands show a direct protest against violence and dishonesty.

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What are the important topics in My Only Cry for NIOS Class 10 English?
Key topics in My Only Cry include Central Idea and Theme, Speaker, Address, and Pronoun Shift, Important Messages from the Poem, Blank Verse and Poetic Form. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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There are 30 flashcards for My Only Cry covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise My Only Cry for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 41 practice questions on My Only Cry. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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