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Complete Solution To Information Transfer

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Information Transfer

Information Transfer: Verbal to Non-verbal: communication Skills

Read the following statements and prepare a chart of ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts'(Information Transfer: Verbal to Non Verbal).

Suggest a suitable title for it: Nature is abode for all of us. It provides us with all our basic needs.

However, we must take care of the following things so that our mother nature is not harmed.

We must plant more trees.

We should not cut trees.

We must keep our area neat and clean.

We should never discharge garbage without proper management.

We should not pollute air and water.

We should not use plastic bags.

We should not hunt birds or animals.

We should use more of public transport.

We should spread awareness about the importance of maintaining balance in nature.

 

Save Nature. Save Earth

Do’s Don’ts
We must plant more trees. We should not cut trees.

We must keep our area neat and clean.

 We should not use plastic bags.

We should use more of public transport.

 We should not pollute air and water.

We should spread awareness about the importance of maintaining balance in nature.

 We should not use plastic bags.
  We should not hunt birds or animals.

Information Transfer:Non-verbal to verbal

The following diagram shows important factors to be considered while choosing a career. Write a paragraph based on it. Give a suitable title to it.

 

 

Information Transfer
Information Transfer

Information Transfer : Non-verbal to verbal

Important Career Factors 

One should be very careful and alert while choosing a career. It gives an important turn to student’s life. There are certain important factors which should be considered. Skills and demand should be taken into consideration while choosing a career. One should know what skills he can master. His interest, abilities and personality traits decides his mastery in particular skills. One should identify the interest and abilities and think about his career. Without having interest in the profession he cannot continue and get success. As skills are important, demand plays an important role in getting success in that particular career. One should study the demand and scope in the market before deciding the career. Skills can be achieved with proper preparation but the demand can be created. Financial gain is one of the important factors. So it should be considered. Family profession also helps to decide the career. The career related with family profession makes the way easy. Along with family profession, future prospects of the profession must be taken into consideration. Making a career and settling on it is a long way process. So we should take help of the career guidance institute.

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Information Transfer : Verbal to non Verbal

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) which is located at Trombay in Mumbai,
was the brainchild of Dr. Homi Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme. Dr. Bhabha
took a personal interest in designing the centre because he felt that with an indigenous
nuclear programme India would become a powerful nation. This centre, which was started
on January 3, 1954, was originally called the Atomic Energy Establishment. It was renamed
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre on January 12, 1966 after Dr. Bhabha’s death.
Over the years, BARC has done work in different scientific disciplines, including
medicine and agriculture. BARC has played a major role in increasing the share of the
nuclear power programme for generating electricity and lighting up the rural areas of
the country. BARC is, however, chiefly known for successfully conducting the Pokhran
tests both in May 1974 and May 1998.

 

Non Verbal Information Transfer
Ans.       THE BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE

 

Location Trombay, Mumbai
Names Originally named ‘Atomic Energy Establishment’
renamed Bhabha Atomic Research Centre on 12
January 1966
Date of establishment 3 January 1954
Works Done In different scientific disciplines including
medicine, agriculture;
chief work in nuclear power for generating
electricity, lighting up rural areas of the country;
chiefly known for conducting the Pokhran tests,
May 1974 and May 1998.

Information Transfer

Draw a table diagram to represent the information given in the following passage.
There are many different kinds of musical instruments. They are divided into three main classes according to the way that they are played. For example, some instruments are played by blowing air into them. These are called wind instruments. In some of these the air is made to vibrate inside a wooden tube, and these are said to be of the woodwind family. Examples of woodwind instruments are the flute, the clarinet and the bassoon. Other instruments are made of brass, the trumpet and the horn, for example. There are also various other wind instruments like such as the mouth organ and the bagpipes.
Some instruments are played by banging or striking them. One obvious example is the drum, of which there are various kinds. Instruments like this are called percussion instruments.
The last big group of musical instruments are the ones which have strings. There are two main kinds of stringed instrument those in which the music is made by plucking the strings, and those where the player draws a bow across the strings. Examples of the former are the harp and the guitar. Examples of the latter are the violin and the cello

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Sr.Musical InstrumentPlayed as Examples

Grammar Exercise Class 9

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Prafulla Mahure
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Grammar Exercise

Grammar Exercise

Q3) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence. (8)

(2) “If you need help, contact the travel agent.” I advised the tourists (Begin: The tourists )

The tourist was advised by me to contact the travel agent if he needed help.

(3) Both Arun and I walked out of the meeting (Begin: Arun walked out.)

Arun walked out of the meeting and I followed him.

(4) My cousin is short, yet he is a good basketball player.( Use: Inspite of)

Inspite of being short, my cousin is a good basketball player.

(5) The government will raise the oil prices soon (Begin: The oil prices )

The oil prices will be raised soon by the government.

(6) She can only, go for the picnic if she gets better. (Use: Unless
Unless she gets better, she can not go for the picnic.

(7) Didn’t I meet you in the school yesterday? (End: didn’t I)
I meet you in the school yesterday, didn’t I ?

(8) He said, “I have not done that.” (Begin: He denied_)

He denied that he had done that. / He denied having done that.

1) We did not like their behavior .{affirmative sentence}.

Ans: We disliked their behaviour.

2) I knock him down.{ Chang the voice} Ans : He is knocked down by me.

3)They have developed strategies to get them.
{ Simple present tense form}. Ans : They develop strategies to get them.

4) “Is my son doing well?”,father asked the teacher.{ Indirect narration}. Ans: Father asked the teacher if his son was doing well.

A5. Language study: (2)



(1) I pay tribute to a particular member of that class.

Tribute is paid by me to a particular member of that class.


(2) I couldn’t pay the fare.

(Use ‘be able to’ and rewrite)
I was not able to pay the fare
A6. Vocabulary:. (2)

Complete the sentences using suitable words from the given list of words in the bracket.

(Intend, aggressive, existence, stray, necessity, inconvenience)

(1) Sudden closure of the road created a lot of…………… the pedestrians. (inconvenience)

(2) In this modern world of science and technology many people disbelieve in the ………….. of God. (existence)

(3) Next year my friend …………. to buy an Apple IPad. (intend)
(4) Some business minded people feel …………. marketing is one of the best method of selling their products. (aggressive)

(B) Non-Textual Grammar. (2)

(1) The quiz master said, “When did Quit India Movement take place?”



(Given below are four options find out correct indirect speech of the given sentence and rewrite it.)

(a) The quiz master said that when Quit India Movement had taken place.

(b) The quiz master asked that when Quit India Movement had taken place.

(c) The quiz master asked when Quit India Movement had taken place.

(d) The quiz master asked when was Quit India Movement taken place.

Ans : (d) The quiz master asked when was Quit India Movement taken place.

(2) Spot the error and rewrite the sentence.

(i) She is more shorter than her brother.
She is shorter than her brother.

He denied having done anything.

Grammar/ Do as directed

l .  Complete the following sentences using the correct Infinitive or gerund forms of the verbs in brackets and rewrite them. You may also need to add a
preposition in some sentences

A. For some people ‘success’ just means . . a lot of
money. (earn )

 B.  Have you remembered………your medicine today? (take)

C.  I accused him ……..the situation.(exaggerate)

 D. His doctor advised him….. .more exercise. (get)

2. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate infinitive forms from the verbs given: (study, go, use, postpone, arrive, )

  i) I’ll tell you when . . ..at the platform.
 ii) Will you please tell me how…….the camera?
 iii) The teacher taught us how…….with the experiment.
iv) The principal decided ……. the meeting

3. Do as directed : Complete the following sentences choosing the correct alternatives from those given In brackets:

i) The teacher punished him. ..(to come late, for coming late)
ii) I avoided ………….him. (meeting, to meet)
ill)  I regret… those nasty words (to say. saying)

iv)  He assisted me…. ….the accounts (in checking, to check)

 4 Supply ‘if or ‘unless’ in the following sentences.

 i) Nobody gets anything.. .they ask for it.
ii)……..you don’t ring the bell, the servant won’t come
iii) …… .you do that I shall be very pleased.
iv) There can be no new growth…. ..the ground is cleared.

5. Correct the following incorrect sentences using the appropriate prepositions:
i) He was prevented to come.
ii) He walked ten miles by foot.
iii)I shall inform them this.
iv)  He wrote me.

6. Grammar Lesson. Combine each pair of sentences Into one simple sentence.
i) The king was happy. He saw the people dancing.
ii) They came to a country. It was uncivilized and barbarian.

7. Choose the correct alternative which expresses the Past Perfect tense form of the given sentence: We will examine this theory in detail.
i) We will have examined this theory in detail.
 ii) We had examined this theory in detail.
iii) We examined this theory in detail.
iv) We examine this theory in detail.

8. Choose the correct alternative which is the Passive Voice form of the given sentence, The government will implement the report.

i) The government will have implemented the report.
ii) The report was implemented by the government.
iii)The report will be implemented by the government.
iv ) The report is being implemented by the government.

9. Match the sentences under column ‘A” with their corresponding language functions in column B

 Column A                                                                                    Column B
i) Could I ask you a few questions?                                              1. advice 

ii) She can dance well.                                                                2. compulsion
iii)  You should follow traffic rules.                                               3. request                                            
iv)  We must respect our elders.                                                  4. ability

10. Do as directed. Identify the verbs and state their tense forms in the following sentences:
i) We are trying to create a more democratic society.
ii) The mother had been living with her daughter.

11. Read the following sentences and state whether they are grammatically correct or incorrect
  i)The teacher said that the sun rose in the east.
ii) She asked me where I was going   

iii)  He advised his friends that not to indulge in bad activities.
iv)  They exclaimed with joy that they had won the match.

Activity Based Grammar
12. Identify the main clause and state the kind of subordinate clause in the following sentence:

I still remember the time when I graduated.

13. Insert the articles wherever necessary in the following sentence:
Now I must acknowledge first miracle of sunny day and write few lines glorifying sun.

Grammar Exercise 

Common Errors

1(B) Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:–


(i) My sister is afraid _____ dogs. of
(ii) The workers were _____ strike. on
(iii) We usually go there _____ car. by
(iv) I’ll be with you _____ a minute. for
(v) He is suffering _____ typhoid. from
(vi) Children are fond ______ sweets. of
(vii) Rajesh is senior _______ Shyam. to
(viii) She invited me _______ dinner. for
(ix) I will meet you _____ six o‘clock. at
(x) He is suffering _____ typhoid. from

How to Write Impressive Book Review

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Prafulla Mahure
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Book Review
Book Review

Book Review

Book Review

What are the steps for writing a book review?

1. Introduce the book and discuss what it is about.
2. Choose a particular aspect of the book to discuss.
3. Evaluate the book.
4. Suggest any changes or improvements the author might make.
5. Conclude with your thoughts on the book.

You have recently read a book. Write a Book Review on the same with the help of the following points. 

Book Review Format

  • Title of the book
  • Subject/ Story/Information
  • Language/Style/Presentation
  • Benefits/Message

Book Review on Ek Hota Carver by Veena Gavankar 


    Recently I have read a book ‘Ek Hota Carver’ by Veena Gavankar. The book is in Marathi on the life of George Washington Carver. It is a biography of a great researcher of nineteenth century.  George was the son of Mary a negro slave. She was living with Mozes Carver’s family as he has bought her. One day Mary and her son were taken away by some dacoits to resell the slaves as were the practice in those days.  Mozes tried to get back them and he succeeded in getting back only Mary’s son in exchange of a horse. Mozes and his wife Suazanbai brought up this child as their child. He developed his interest in gardening. He was very weak and dumb child.

He was sent to Neose for schooling. It was a school for Negros. By doing some odd jobs, he completed his schooling. He developed interest in painting and music too. He was good at education and started to speak without staggering. He was neglected higher education at Highland University because he was black. He got admission in State Iowa College. 

 George got his MS degree in Agricultural and Bacterial Botany and became a professor of the same. Then he was invited in the school of Tuskegee . He accepted the invitation and joined the school. Here he joined hands with Dr. Washington Booker to serve his people. He did many researches there for the welfare of farmers nearby. George Carver invented peanut butter, paints and cotton product. He prepared laboratory instruments from the waste. He made researches in groundnut, sweet root, cotton. He discovered some eatables.

The book is very interesting. The narrator creates mental picture of that period before us. The language used here is simple and appropriate to the period. While reading the book we became the part of it. The author of this book Veena Gavankar has used her unique style giving details. The book introduces us with great researcher. It teaches us the hard work, sacrifice and gratitude.  

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Song of the Open Road

Book Review: Dollar Bahu

Dollar Bahu is a novella written by a prolific writer Sudha Murthy. She was born in Shiggaon, Karnataka. She has written many books of different genres. Novels and short stories have become popular. Her books are mainly in English and Kannada and translated into  all the major Indian languages. An English Dollar Bahu is a translated version of Dollar Sose in Kannada.

Dollar Bahu is a wonderful book I have read. Vinuta, a calm and quiet girl, is a school teacher. She gets a marriage proposal from Girish, a bank manager who likes her. Gouramma, Girish’s mother, wants a grand wedding. Vinuta’s financial condition was not that good. Girish’s father Shamanna took the initiative and decided to  solemnise simple marriage. Girish marries Vinuta. Vinuta takes the responsibility of the household and workplace smoothly. She adjusts to her new family well. She doesn’t take her mother-in-law’s criticism to heart. But when her brother in law Chandru marries a rich girl. Jamuna, (Dollar Bahu), Vinuta has to listen to endless comparison between her and Chandru’s wife the ‘Dollar Bahu’. Chandru and his wife earns in dollars and sends some to the family. The comparison leads to fall in Vinuta’s health and peace of mind. Then Gouramma decides to visit her US-based son and daughter in law.  There she sees a different culture and free life in America. After spending almost a year in America she realises that no dollar can buy real love and family bonds as she gets in India.

The novella ‘Dollar Bahu’ makes us understand the lifestyle in India and America. One can not get the best of the two countries. To get one best, you have to sacrifice the other. While reading the novel we make a journey of Dharwad, Banglore, in India and Nashville, Newyork in America.  We meet several characters in the novella as real. Sudha Murthy’s  story telling style and language capture our attention till the end. Novel unfolds the attraction of America among the middle class in India. It also makes us aware about the crisis of breeding of Indian children in America. 

Book Review: 12th Fail

Introduction

The book 12th Fail is written by Anurag Pathak. It is based on the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who failed in Class 12 but later became an IPS officer through hard work and determination. The book teaches us that failure is not the end but a new beginning.

Summary

Manoj Kumar Sharma was born in a small village in Chambal. He faced poverty, failures, and struggles but never gave up on his dream. Even after failing in Class 12, he worked hard, cleared his exams, and finally cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam to become an IPS officer. The book shows how courage and perseverance can help overcome difficulties.

Likes

The story is real and inspiring.

The language is simple and easy to understand.

It motivates students and job aspirants to never give up.

Dislikes

Some parts of the story feel a bit slow.

More details about his training and IPS journey could have been included.

Conclusion

This book is perfect for students and anyone facing difficulties in life. It teaches us that hard work and dedication can turn failures into success.

Cherry Tree – Std 11 Brainstorming Solution

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Prafulla Mahure
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cherry tree

The poem, “Cherry Tree” is written by Ruskin Bond. It is about his ecstasy over a tree.

BrainStorming

(A1) (i) Find proof from the poem for the following.

(a) The poet has mentioned different seasons.
Summer, monsoon, spring,
(b) The poet’s minute observations of the steady growth of the cherry tree.

I found a tree had come to stay.
It was very small, five months child,
Lost in the tall grass running wild.

(c) The colour imagery in the poem.
Green growing pain, blossom small pink, blue blind sky,
(d) The struggle of the cherry tree for survival.

The young tree struggle, upward thrust
Its arms in a fresh fierce lust
For light and air and sun.

(ii) State whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false
statements by finding evidence from the poem to support your remark.
(a) The cherry tree did not take long to grow. False
The cherry tree took eight years long to grow.
(b) Birds and insects were benefitted from the tree. True
(c) The poet was exalted at the sight of the cherry tree. True
(d) The poem has an underlying message about the importance of trees. True
(e) The poet repents planting the cherry tree. False The poet praised planting the cherry tree


(A2) (i) Discuss in groups, reasons/ consequences/ effects:
(a) The life of the cherry tree was threatened because of goats grazing, grass cutters and monsoon. The cherry tree has no leaves and stem. It gets dried. But as the spring arrives new shoots grow.The young tree struggles for light,air and sun.

(b) The cherry blossomed. : The cherry tree bore just one BERRY. It was unbelievable. But the next year the tree was blossomed. The poet, bees, moon moths and crickets were much excited.

(ii) A small thought, put in action, led to a great achievement. Pick out the
lines from the beginning and end of the poem and explain their significance.
Ans Lines from the beginning : Eight years have passed, Since I placed my cherry seed in the grass.
These lines signify that the poet had a strong desire to plant a tree so put a seed in the grassy ground. It also signifies that a cherry seed gets to long to get growing.
Concluding lines are :Yes, I praised Night and Stars and tree:That small, the cherry, grown by me. These lines are significant as these show the poet’s excitement at seeing the cherry tree grown by him.


(A3) The cherry tree has inspired the poet to compose the poem. Such poems,
describing Nature or aspects of Nature are called ‘Nature poems’. Find
out some expressions from the poem that bring out the elements of beauty
of Nature.
Ans Expressions from the poem that bring out the elements of beauty are as follows : running wild, slender stem, new shoots grow, arms in fresh fierce lust, bees in an ecstasy, the sun sank swiftly.


Poetic Devices

(A4) (i) Read the line.
Pink, fragile, quick to fall
Notice the arrangement of the words in the line:
They move from healthy to delicate


This figure of speech is called Climax where successive words, phrases,
sentences are arranged in ascending order of importance. Here, the cherry
blossom turns pink, ripens and is ready to be picked.
(ii) Find out examples from the poem.
Alliteration : 1. Its arms in a fresh fierce lust : A consonantal sound ‘f’ is repeated pleasingly.

2. Made a miracle from green growing pain. : A consonantal sound ‘g’ is repeated rhythmically.

Antithesis : 1.but cherries have a way of growing,
Though no one’s caring very much or knowing. : Opposite idea of growing without caring is seen in the line.
Personification :1. A Tree had come to stay : A tree has attributed human quality of coming and staying.
2. sleepiest breeze : Breeze is given human quality of being sleepy.


(A5) (i) Cherry tree is a narrative poem. Features that make it a narrative poem
are given below. Justify them with proper examples.
The poem has a beginning, a middle and an end. It begins with a planting of a cherry seed. It struggles to survive. Finally it blossoms. The poet’s residence and Kashmir are mentioned. The poet, grass cutters, bees , cricket and moon moths are the characters referred to in the poem. Incidents are arranged in sequence. It is a time-bound poem.


Poetic Appreciation


(iii) Write an appreciation of the poem Cherry Tree considering the following points :

The poem, “Cherry Tree” is written by Ruskin Bond. It is about his ecstasy over a tree. He is expressing his wonder at the ways of Nature and how the cherry blossoms are fragile and quick to fall. The tree gives him immense joy as he can see the stars and the blue sky through dappled green trees.
It is enriched with poetic devices. The use of alliteration and rhyming words adds musical effects. The use of personification makes the poem live. Color imagery renders pictorial quality. The focus of the poem is on nature and its elements. The poem advises the planting of trees. The poet underlines importance of trees in human life.
The poem is interesting to read. It is a story like. It keeps the reader engaged. 

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Song of the Open Road- Std 12 Solution

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Prafulla Mahure
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Song of the Open Road

Notes on Song of the Open Road by Walt Whitman (a poem Std 12 English)

Vocabulary, Paraphrase, Activities

Song of the Open Road- Std 12 Solution

Glossary

light hearted- खुशाल चेंडू, हलका

afoot – पायी on foot

Path- रस्ता road

good fortune – भाग्य

whimper- रडका स्वर काढणे

postpone- काम पुढे ढकलणे

querulous – विचित्र

criticism – टीका

sufficient- पुरेशी enough

constellation – नक्षत्र

delicious – रुचकर sweet

burdens – ओझे

to get rid of – च्या पासून सुटका करणे

Paraphrase of Song of the Open Road

The poet takes to the open road readily and enthusiastically. He intends to travel the healthy and free world. He chooses the long path to travel. He believes in the journey rather than destination.  He does not believe in luck. He considers himself good fortune. He does not postpone his journey. He keeps away all the complaints and criticism. He is strong and content enough to travel the open road. The earth is sufficient for him to live a life. He does not hope any higher thing. He carries with him old sweet memories of wherever he goes. He is filled with memories and he owes gratitude to the good people.

कवी सहज आणि उत्साहाने मोकळ्या रस्त्यावर जातो. निरोगी आणि मुक्त जगाचा प्रवास करण्याचा त्यांचा मानस आहे. तो प्रवासासाठी लांबचा मार्ग निवडतो. गंतव्यस्थानाऐवजी प्रयत्नावर त्याचा विश्वास आहे. नशिबावर त्याचा विश्वास नाही. तो स्वत: ला सौभाग्यवान मानतो. तो आपला प्रवास पुढे ढकलत नाही. तो सर्व तक्रारी आणि टीका दूर ठेवतो. तो  मुक्त रस्त्यावर प्रवास करण्यास सक्षम व समाधानीआहे. पृथ्वी त्याला जीवन जगन्यास पुरेसी आहे. त्याला कुठल्याही उच्च वस्तूची अपेक्षा नाही. तो जिथे जिथे जाईल तिथे जुन्या गोड आठवणी त्याच्या बरोबर घेऊन जातो. तो आठवणींनी भरलेला आहे आणि चांगल्या लोकांबद्दल कृतज्ञ आहे.

Summary

“Walt Whitman’s ‘Song of the Open Road'” is a poem that celebrates the spirit of freedom, exploration, and adventure. It begins with the narrator inviting the reader to join him on a journey along the open road, which symbolizes the path of life itself. Throughout the poem, Whitman extols the virtues of traveling freely, unencumbered by material possessions or societal constraints. He revels in the beauty of nature, the diversity of humanity, and the exhilaration of experiencing new places and cultures. The poem is filled with vivid imagery and lyrical language, conveying a sense of wonder and awe at the vastness and complexity of the world. Ultimately, “Song of the Open Road” serves as a celebration of the human spirit and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead for those who are willing to embrace the journey of life with courage and curiosity.

Brainstorming for Song of the Open Road by Walt Whitman


1. Themes

Freedom and Adventure – The poem celebrates the joy of travel and the open road as a metaphor for life’s journey.

Optimism and Possibility – The speaker embraces new experiences with enthusiasm.

Individualism and Self-Reliance – Encourages breaking free from societal constraints and embracing personal freedom.

Equality and Brotherhood – The road welcomes everyone, regardless of class or background.

Spiritual Growth – The journey is not just physical but also a path to self-discovery.


2. The Speaker’s Perspective

Confident, joyful, and open to new experiences.

Encourages readers to embrace life without fear.

Rejects materialism and rigid societal structures.

Believes that true knowledge comes from experience, not books.


3. Symbolism

The Open Road – Represents freedom, choice, and life’s endless possibilities.

Shoes and Feet – Suggest independence and readiness for adventure.

The Dust and Wind – Symbolize movement, change, and nature’s energy.


4. Structure and Style

Free Verse – No fixed rhyme or meter, reflecting the theme of freedom.

Conversational Tone – Feels like an invitation to join the speaker on the journey.

Repetition and Parallelism – Reinforce the poem’s uplifting and rhythmic flow.


5. Key Lines and Interpretations

“Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, / Healthy, free, the world before me.” → Expresses enthusiasm and physical energy.

“Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms.” → Rejects passive, intellectual life for real-world experiences.

BRAINSTORMING on Song of the open Road by Walt Whitman

(A1) (i) Pick out the lines showing that the poet is prepared to enjoy every moment of his journey.

Ans: The following lines shows that the poet is prepared to enjoy every moment of his journey.

“Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good-fortune. “

(ii) By ‘old delicious burdens’ the poet means-

(a) the luggage

(b) the food he carries

(c) the stress he bears during the travels

(d) sweet memories of the past

Ans: (d) sweet memories of the past

(iii) The poet Walt Whitman is a person who is free from all inhibitions. Discuss how the concept of ‘freedom’ is expressed in the poem. 

Ans :  The poet expressed the concept of freedom in this poem. He wants to go on voyage without destination. He wants to on an unending journey. He wants to be free from indoor complaints and criticism. 

(A2) (i) Following are the activities of the poet related to his journey on the road.

Divide them into two parts as ‘activities the poet will practise’ and‘activities he will not practise’.

(a) Walking along the road though he does not know where it reaches

(b) Complaining about the discomforts during the journey

(c) Postponing the journey

(d) Praying for good fortune

(e) Carrying the fond memories of the good people

(f) Creating contacts with famous and influential people

(g) Striving to achieve high and bright success

(h) Reflecting and developing his own ‘self’

Ans: 

Activities the poet will practiseActivities the poet will not practise
(a) Walking along the road though he does not know where it reaches(b) Complaining about the discomforts during the journey
(e) Carrying the fond memories of the good people(c) Postponing the journey
(h) Reflecting and developing his own ‘self’(d) Praying for good fortune
(f) Creating contacts with famous and influential people
(g) Striving to achieve high and bright success
Song of the open road by Walt Whitman

(ii) Write down the traits the poet exhibit through following lines. One is done for you.

(a) Henceforth, I ask for no good fortune-I myself am good fortune :   Self-confidence

(b) Henceforth, I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing- Self – satisfaction 

(c) I do not want the constellations any nearer- Competent 

(d) I swear it is impossible for me to get rid of them- Kinship 

(e) I am filled with them – I will fill them in return- Gratitude 

(iii) ‘Healthy, free, the world before me’. 

Express your views regarding the above line. 

Ans: The poet is of the opinion that the world is healthy attracting him. He wants to be free from all bonds and travel the world. 

(A3) The poet Walt Whitman has used many describing words such as ‘healthy’ in this poem.

Make a list and classify them as –

(a) For the world: healthy, free

(b) For himself: light hearted, strong, content 

(c) For the road: open, brown, long 

(A4) (i) Read the expression ‘old delicious burdens.’ A burden cannot be delicious.

The expression contains opposite ideas that make it seem absurd or unlikely, although it may be true. This is called ‘Paradox.’

(ii) The road in the poem does not mean only the road to travel. The poet wants to suggest the road of life. Explain the metaphor with the help of the poem.

Ans: The poet wants to lead the life without hoping any fortune, assistance and complain. He is strong and content enough to lead his own life in his way. 

 (iv) There are certain words that are repeated in the poem Song of the Open Road by Walt Whitman.

For example, ‘no more’ 

Find out other similar expressions. Explain the effect they have created in the poem.

good-fortune, the open road, carry them

The repetition of such words added musical effect in the poem and turned the poem into a song to be sung with a particular instrument. It also stressed the idea the poet wants to assert. 

Activity Sheet No. 1



Read the extract (The Poem Song of the Open Road) and do all the activities.

A1. Complete the following statements. 2

1. The poet takes to the……….. road.

2. The world before the poet is ……. and …….

3. The poet does not ask for………

A2. Pick out the lines that show the poet’s fearlessness and self confidence.

A3. The road associates rich and poor. Explain.

À4. “I myself am good fortune.” Name and explain the figures of speech. Give another similar example.

A5. Write four poetic lines on The Road to School.

Answers A1

1. The poet takes to the open road.2. The world before the poet is free and healthy.3. The poet does not ask for good fortune.

A2 fearlessness – Henceforth, I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothingself confidence – Henceforth, I ask for no good fortune- I myself am good fortune

A3. The road associates the rich and the poor. Both the rich and the poor use same road. The road is used as a starting point for the journey to a new destination. The road takes the rich as well as the poor to their destination.A4. Metaphor : The poet implicitly compares himself with good fortune. Another example of Metaphor : open road- here road means the road of life.

A5. The Road to School

The road to school is muddy.

But joyful to walk with buddy.

On it we walk, run and ride cool.

The road takes me to school.

A1. Pick out the two lines which describe the phrase ‘good fortune’. 

Ans: 1. Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good fortune       

 2. Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing. These two lines describe the phrase ‘good fortune’. 

A2. Still here I  carry my old delicious burdens’. Give reasons for this statement. 

Ans: The poet  believes in moving from one place to another. He argues against staying at one place for too long despite of hospitality. But he carries the memories of the people wherever he goes. It is impossible for him to get rid of them. 

A3. (Poetic Device)Name and explain figure of speech used in the following line. ‘The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.’ 

Ans: 1. Alliteration : The consonantal sound ‘b’ is repeated pleasingly.         2. Personification  :  The path is given the human quality of taking the poet to his destination. 

A4. Express your own views regarding the following line.      ‘Song of the open road’

 Ans: Through the title of the poem the poet indicates free will, self awareness and tenderness of soft heart. Life is like a open road. We live a life like singing a song. The road symbolizes mobility. It is open to all men and women, rich and poor. 

A5.  Compose four lines on ‘Journey of Life’ by using rhyming words (Poetic Creativity) of. 

Ans:  Get on a boat in morn         

Row it and get a corn         

Store not more than you need         

Journey of life is not for greed.

Song of the Open Road- Std 12 Solution

Read Indian Weavers Std 12 English

Poetic Appreciation

Write a poetic appreciation of the poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ with the help of the following points.

  • ·       About the poem / poet and the title
  • ·       The theme
  • ·       Poetic Style
  • ·       Language /Poetic devices
  • ·       Special features
  • ·       Message, values, morals in the poem
  • ·       Your opinions about the poem

The poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ is taken from ‘Leaves of Grass’ by Walt Whitman. It is a beautiful blend of human feelings. It enlightens us with the poet’s self-realizations about the journey of life. Walt Whitman, an American poet, is often called as ‘The Father of free verse’. The title of the poem is significant and apt. The road signifies mobility.

The poem is about self-awareness, free will and tenderness of heart. Staying in one place for too long stagnates the life.

The poem is free verse. It has no regular rhyme and rhythm. It has unique arrangements of words and lines. Three to five lines together make meaning (Complete sense).The poem is enriched with the poetic devices such as metaphor, alliteration, repetition and paradox. These poetic devices add musical and pictorial effect. People should take the road as point to start over towards something new. The journey of life should be mobile and always on the road to move on.

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