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My Only Cry — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · English

What My Only Cry covers in NIOS Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 English · 2026-27

Topics in My Only Cry

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1. Central Idea and Theme

  • The poem is a protest against war and the manufacture of destructive weapons.
  • The child speaks for all children of the world.
  • Adults are shown as responsible for creating danger through arms and wars.
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2. Speaker, Address, and Pronoun Shift

  • The speaker is the child or poet persona.
  • In the first part, the child speaks to adults.
  • The pronoun 'you' changes meaning in different parts of the poem.
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3. Important Messages from the Poem

  • Children cannot rebuild what adults destroy.
  • Children’s cries are useless in a deaf world.
  • The child is tired of empty promises.
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4. Blank Verse and Poetic Form

  • Blank verse has unrhymed lines.
  • Blank verse has a regular rhythm of its own.
  • The poem does not follow a rhyme scheme.

Key Concepts

Central concept: My Only Cry

Poem typeSpeakerAdults and grown-upsArms makers and factoriesPeace and friendshipWar and weaponsPronoun shiftMain message

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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.
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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