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Telangana Board · Class 9 · English
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What is the central theme of 'The Accidental Tourist' by Bill Bryson?
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The central theme is the humorous portrayal of travel mishaps and the narrator's inability to cope with everyday situations while traveling. Bryson presents himself as someone who finds simple travel …
Define 'catastrophe' and explain how it is used in 'The Accidental Tourist'.
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Catastrophe means a sudden event that causes many people to suffer or a disaster. In the text, Bryson uses this word humorously to describe his minor travel mishaps - spilling drinks, getting stuck in…
What literary device is used in the line 'Like a word dropped from a long sentence' in 'Father Returning Home'?
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This is a simile - a comparison using 'like' or 'as'. The poet compares the father getting off the train to 'a word dropped from a long sentence', suggesting that the father feels disconnected, insign…
Explain the meaning and significance of 'estrangement' in the poem 'Father Returning Home'.
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Estrangement means separation or alienation. In the poem, the father contemplates 'Man's estrangement from a man-made world' while in the toilet. This reflects the theme of modern man's disconnection …
Compare the atmosphere at Pashupathinath temple and Baudhanath shrine in 'Kathmandu'.
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Pashupathinath temple has an atmosphere of 'febrile confusion' with crowds, noise, priests, hawkers, tourists, animals, and chaos. There's pushing, fighting, and constant activity. In contrast, Baudha…
What does the compound word 'outstanding' mean in the context 'Living in the real world is perhaps most outstanding'?
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'Outstanding' here means 'very important' or 'most prominent'. The narrator is saying that among all the things he's not good at, his inability to live in the real world is the most significant or not…
What is the significance of the flute seller in 'Kathmandu' and why does the narrator find it difficult to leave?
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The flute seller represents timeless, universal human culture amidst the chaos of modern Kathmandu. He plays meditatively without excessive display, symbolizing authentic artistic expression. The narr…
Define 'homonym' and give examples from the lesson.
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A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning. Examples from the lesson: 'drink' (verb: to consume liquid) vs 'drink' (noun: beverage). Other example…
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