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Revision Notes
The Little Girl — Revision Notes
NIOS · Class 10 · English
The Little Girl revision notes for NIOS Class 10 English: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the NIOS Class 10 English syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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1. Plot and Central Idea
- Kezia is frightened of her father and feels relieved when he leaves for work.
- Her father speaks in a strict and commanding way and expects obedience.
- Kezia stutters only in front of her father, not with other people.
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2. Characters and Their Roles
- Kezia is sensitive, shy, and afraid of her father. She wants love and understanding.
- Father is strict, gives orders, and expects discipline. He also works hard and later shows tenderness.
- Mother is passive in the family situation and mainly serves the father's needs.
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3. Major Themes
- Parent-child relationship is the central theme.
- Fear can grow when communication is weak.
- Strictness without warmth can create distance between parents and children.
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4. Important Events in Order
- Father comes home and gives instructions.
- Kezia feels afraid and responds with hesitation and stutter.
- Grandmother suggests making a pin-cushion for father's birthday.
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Kezia feels afraid of her fatherKezia does not stutter with otherThe grandmother is affectionate and thoughtfulKezia uses her grandmother’s ideaFather is strict and believes
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in The Little Girl for NIOS Class 10 English?
Key topics in The Little Girl include Plot and Central Idea, Characters and Their Roles, Major Themes, Important Events in Order. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Little Girl for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on The Little Girl. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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