Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 English — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: Vishnu Sharma is traditionally regarded as the author of the Panchatantra. He is said to have composed these stories to teach moral and governing lessons to the three sons of King Amarasakti.

A: 'Panchatantra' comes from two words: 'Pancha' meaning 'five' and 'tantra' meaning 'principles' or 'practices'. So, it means 'Five Principles'. The stories are divided into five volumes, each teaching

A: The monkey lived alone in a fruit-laden Jamun tree on the bank of a river. The tree provided him with food, shade, and shelter.

A: A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and rhythm, often used to express deep emotions like love. It originated in Italy and became popular in English poetry. This poem is a sonnet, s

A: 'Tome' literally means a large, scholarly book. In the poem, it refers to the poet’s collection of poems. Though a sonnet is short, she calls her work a 'tome' to show the depth and seriousness of her

A: The speaker is the poet, Christina Rossetti, expressing her deep love and gratitude for her mother. The poem is personal and emotional, showing the strong bond between mother and daughter.

A: The main theme is 'Do what you love.' Steve Jobs emphasizes that true satisfaction in life comes from pursuing work you are passionate about. He shares personal stories to show how following your hear

A: Jobs means that life events may not make sense in the moment, but looking back, you can see how they connect to shape your future. He dropped out of college and took a calligraphy class, which later h

A: 'Commencement' refers to a graduation ceremony where students receive their degrees. In this context, Steve Jobs delivered his speech at Stanford University's 114th commencement in 2005, addressing gr