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"I AM NOT THAT WOMAN"  -  POEM ANALYSIS Introduction: "I am not that woman" is a feminist poem, written by Kishwar Naheed. As a Indo - Pakistani woman , she has described the plight of women in third world countries in a poignant way. But the poem is not just idle brooding over the fate of women; it is a strong declaration by a woman who has had enough and is now prepared to stand and break free of everything that shackles her. The poem is a ray of hope and confidence to women, with an empowering undertone that women are capable of rising above all the shackles, if they have the willpower; while mockingly pointing fingers at the duplicity and double dealings of a misogynistic society. Poet: Kishwar Naheed is a Urdu feminist poet. She was born and brought up in India and moved to Pakistan during the Partition. She saw the sufferings of women during the Partition with her own eyes, which left a deep impression on her and inspired her to become a feminist...

OPTIONAL ENGLISH - FIGURES OF SPEECH Figure of Speech:  Figure of Speech is a poetic device which consists the use of words and phrases in such a manner as to give more emphasis on a point or make the meaning even more clear. It is very helpful to express emotions in a beautiful and refined manner. It is very important in poetry as it helps in creating a vivid effect while expressing emotions. Though it is also used in prose, it is extensively made use of in poetry as poetry tends to contain intense emotions within few words.  1) Simile: This is a direct comparison between two different things. One similar quality of the things is compared. It is very simple comparison. Words of comparison “like, as, so” are used in simile. E.g., As brave as a lion 2) Epic or Homeric Simile: It is also called “long-tailed simile”. Many similar qualities between two things are compared. The comparison is very complicated and is very long. It was first used by Homer, the grea...

OPTIONAL ENGLISH  -  STANZA ✴️ Stanza:  ▶️A stanza is a group of lines in poetry which form a unit by themselves. ▶️Stanza is the unit of organisation in poetry. ▶️Stanza in poetry is similar to paragraph in prose. ▶️Stanzas in poetry may be regular or irregular. ▶️The number and variety of stanza forms in English cannot be counted. ▶️Some of the famous stanza forms in English are: ✴️1) Chaucerian Stanza    ✴️2)Ottava Rhyme       ✴️3) Spenserian Stanza ✴️4)Terza Stanza                ✴️5) Quatrain Stanza  ✴️6)Heroi Couplet ✴️7) Octasyllabic Couplet ✴️8) Satire ✴️ 1) Chaucerian Stanza or Rhyme Royal  ▶️This was first used in England by Chaucer “The Father of English Poetry”. ▶️He borrowed it from France . ▶️It is also called Rhyme Royal because it was used by King James I of Scotland in the 15th century for his poem “King’s Quake”. ▶️The Chaucerian stanza is a stanza ...

OPTIONAL ENGLISH: RHYME RHYME:  Rhyme is the similarity in sound between words or syllables.  If the words or syllables at the end of two lines of poetry have similar sounds, then we say that the two lines rhyme together. If only one syllable is rhyming, it is called “ single ” or “masculine” rhyme. Examples: ring, sing If two syllables are rhyming, it is called “ double ” or “feminine” rhyme. Examples: ringing, singing If three syllables are rhyming, it is called “ triple ” rhyme. Double and Triple rhyme are used rarely as they make poetry appear odd and artificial. Generally, only the last words of two lines rhyme together. But sometimes, even the middle word can rhyme with the last word in the same line. If a word in the middle of a line rhymes with a word at the end of the line, it is called “ Medial Rhyme ”. Using medial rhyme in poetry makes it more musical. Rhyme is not compulsory in poetry, but it is very commonly used and adds beaut...

OPTIONAL ENGLISH: SYLLABLE, FOOT, METRE Syllable:  A syllable is a unit of pronunciation, which consists of one vowel sound. Foot:  A foot is the basic unit of measurement, used when measuring the metre of poetry. Metre:  Metre is the ordered rhythm which results from a regular alteration of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry. There are 5 main types of metre in English poetry: 1)  Iambic:  ✴️ In Iambic metre, each foot has two syllables. ✴️ First is unstressed syllable and second is stressed syllable. ✴️ If there are five feet in one line of a poem, it is called Iambic pentametre . ✴️ Most of the poetry in English is written in Iambic Pentametre. It is the most common metre of English poetry. ✴️ If there are four feet, it is called Iambic Tetrametre . ✴️ If there are three feet, it is called Iambic Trimetre. ✴️ If there are two feet, it is called Iambic Dimetre. ✴️ If there are eight feet, it is called Iambic Octamet...

"REFUGEE MOTHER AND CHILD"  -  POEM ANALYSIS Introduction: "Refugee Mother and Child" is a poem written by Chinua Achebe, a famous Nigerian writer. The poem is a simple, but vivid description of the life of people (especially women and children) who are stranded in refugee camps during turbulent times. The poem is poignant due to its artful usage of imagery and simple language. The pitiable state of such people is depicted evocatively; while strongly emphasizing on the unconditional love of a mother towards her child, which knows no end. Poet: The poet, Chinua Achebe is a famous Nigerian writer. He grew up in Africa during the colonial rule. His works are heavily inspired by the pitiful situation of the native people during the colonial rule. The same can be observed in this poem too; as he touchingly speaks about the hapless state of refugees in a camp during wartime. Structure: The poem is written in freestyle. It is not structured i.e., not divided int...

UPHILL  -  POEM ANALYSIS Introduction: "Uphill" is a religious and metaphorical poem written by Christiana Rossetti. The poem religiously describes the arduous journey of a human life until death; by cleverly camouflaging it through images of a road, an uphill trek, a welcoming Inn, etc. The poem appears trivial at first glance, but it has religious beliefs and deep philosophies veiled in analogies. Structure: The poem comprises of sixteen lines, which are uniformly divided into four quartet stanzas. The poem is, therefore, taut and neatly structured, without any spare lines or phrases. Rhyming: The poem follows a uniform rhyming scheme of        "a b a  b" throughout its length. The first and the third lines of each quartet end with rhyming words, so do the second and fourth lines. The same pattern can be observed in all the four stanzas. Metre: The poem is written in Iambic metre; with the exception of the opening lin...

TO SIR... To our most loved lecturer, Mallikarjun Sir Sir, you always encouraged us and made studies appear fun Sir, you were our mentor and guide at every turn Sir, you were there for us always, right from Day One Sir, we can never thank you enough for all that you have done Sir, with great patience, all your students you did train Sir, in your guidance, a lot we did gain Sir, you made such complex topics appear so simple and plain Sir, our favorite teacher forever you will remain Sir, from your teaching, a lot we did learn Sir, to listen to your teaching, we shall always yearn Sir, for teaching and guidance, to you we always turn Sir, no amount of thanks can suffice in return Sir, you are leaving us all, but why? Sir, it's very difficult to say you Goodbye Sir, it definitely makes all of us cry Sir, to remain your worthy students, we will always try This, Sir, is a little gift from your student, Kiranmayi 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟...

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COMPLAINT LETTER Kiranmayi M ********* Apartments, #Door no: X-Y #th Cross, ****** Nagar ********** Road ********** City **city**, Karnataka – *PIN* 20 August 2017 Mr. X The Principal XYZ College ********** Road **city** , Karnataka – *PIN* Dear Mr. X Subject: Reg- The non-availability of vegetarian food in the college canteen I am a newly appointed staff member of your college and in the few weeks that I have worked here, I found something amiss; which I felt should be brought to your notice. My problem is the lack of vegetarian food at the college canteen. I am a hard-core vegetarian. As there is no provision at all for pure vegetarian food in the canteen; I’m forced to carry my own lunch and snacks to college daily. And I’m not the only one; a good number of vegetarian staff and students have to bring packed lunch from home too, everyday. Above that, we lack a decent dining place. Sorry if I sound orthodox, but as vegetarians, we find it quite ‘uncomfo...

Curriculum Vitae Name: Kiranmayi M Address: ********** ****** Nagar ********** Road **city**, Karnataka - *PIN* Email ID: **********@gmail.com Contact No.: ********** Career Objective: Looking for a challenging career which demands the best of my skills and also helps me in enhancing my present skill and knowledge. Synopsis: A fresher with a B.A degree and a M.A degree in English Literature from *XYZ* College, *city name*. Profile: · Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English · Up-to-date knowledge of the soft skills necessary for good communication · Good at organizing competitions and events Educational Qualification: · M.A. ( English Literature) with --.--% aggregate from XYZ College · B.A ( English Literature) with --.--% aggregate from XYZ College · PUC 2 with --.--% aggregate from XYZ PU College in *year* · 10th with --.--% aggregate from XYZ School (_____ Board) in *year* English language Skills Set: · Excellent at reading and comprehen...

JOB APPLICATION (COVER LETTER) Kiranmayi M ******* Nagar ************ Road **city**, Karnataka - *PIN* Email ID: ***************@gmail.com Phone no.: ********** 2 August 2017 Mr. X The Principal XYZ College ********** Road ***city***, Karnataka - *PIN* Dear Mr. X Subject: Application for the post of an English lecturer In response to your advertisement in the Times of India (dated **/**/**), I wish to apply for the post of an English lecturer. My profile matches up to the requirements you had mentioned therein. Since you had pointed out that the post was open for freshers, I felt that it would be a privilege to land my first job in your esteemed institution. I hold a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree in English Literature from *ABC* College, ***city***. I had also opted for “Soft Skills in English Communication” as an elective subject and had achieved good grades in it. I always keep my spoken and written “English skills” set updated and contemporary...