The Greenhouse Effect by Carl Dennis – Summary with Bengali Meaning

Line: 1 – 4 As the Earth grows warmer, the grain-producing areas are shifting towards the polar regions. The fertile plains will be abandoned and turn into giant dust bowls. Greenland and Antarctica, which are now covered with ice sheets, will be the new great powers for agriculture and human settlement. পৃথিবী উষ্ণ হওয়ার সাথে […]

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The Greenhouse Effect by Carl Dennis– Questions and Answers (L.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) Mention three major themes in Carl Dennis’ poem, “The Greenhouse Effect”. Comment on the theme of nature’s resilience in the poem.(3+3) Ans. Three major themes in Carl Dennis’ poem are –1) Climate change and global warming: it is the central theme of the poem. The rising temperature changes geography, agriculture, power and everyday life.2)

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The Greenhouse Effect by Carl Dennis– Questions and Answers (S.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) What kind of poem is ‘The Greenhouse Effect’ written by Carl Dennis? Ans. ‘The Greenhouse Effect’ is a didactic and satirical poem. The poem warns the reader about the impending danger of the greenhouse effect and the consequences of climate change. The poem is satirical too, as it shows man’s foolishness, indifference and carefree

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That Time of Year… Sonnet 7 – Summary with Bengali Meaning

1st quatrain(1- 4 lines) In the first quatrain, Shakespeare compares himself to late autumn when most of the leaves turn yellow and fall. The tree becomes bare and empty. The birds have flown away. The empty branches look like the ruined church where the singing of choirs can no longer be heard. This image shows

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That Time of Year… Sonnet 73 – Questions and Answers (L.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) Discuss the various images drawn by Shakespeare in Sonnet 73. [WBCHSE Model Question] Ans. In Sonnet 73, William Shakespeare depicted three vivid images in the three quatrains to describe the theme of ageing and death. The first image he uses is late autumn when the trees have shed their leaves and ‘yellow leaves, or

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That Time of Year… Sonnet 73 – Questions and Answers (S.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) What time of the year is suggested in Sony 73? Why Ans. The time of the year suggested in the poem is late autumn, when leaves turn yellow, trees become bare, and birds stop singing. William Shakespeare uses autumn as a metaphor for old age. As autumn comes before winter, old age comes before

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Hawk Roosting – Summary with Bengali Meaning

Stanza 1: The Hawk sits on the top of a tall tree in the Jungle with his eyes closed. He enjoys the high position of the Jungle. He has a great advantage in having a hooked beak and sharp claws. He is seemingly sleeping but actually preparing for his prey. বাজপাখিটি জঙ্গলের একটি লম্বা গাছের

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Hawk Roosting – Questions and Answers (L.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) Comment on the physical features and powers of the hawk. Discuss their significance. (WBCHSE Model Question) Ans. The hawk possesses physical features like a hooked beak, sharp claws and strong wings. These powerful tools make him an efficient hunter. His hooked feet give him a strong grip upon the rough bark. No force can

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Hawk Roosting – Questions and Answers (S.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) Who is the speaker in the poem Hawk Roosting? Where is the Hawk sitting? Ans. In the poem “Hawk Roosting”, the speaker is the hawk itself. The poem is a dramatic monologue where the hawk speaks in the first person, expressing its thoughts, pride and authority. The hawk is sitting at the top of

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Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit-Hole – Questions and Answers (L.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) Why does Alice go down the rabbit hole? Ans. Alice was feeling bored and tired sitting by her sister, who was reading a book without pictures or conversation. Such books are worthless to Alice. All of a sudden, he saw a white rabbit with pink eyes muttering to himself about being late. He ran

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