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Class 8 School Boy

The document provides an overview of the poem 'The School Boy' by William Blake, highlighting the author's background and notable works. It includes a glossary of terms, synonyms and antonyms, and a series of questions and answers related to the poem's themes of childhood and education. The document emphasizes the importance of a supportive learning environment for children's growth and happiness.

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Class 8 School Boy

The document provides an overview of the poem 'The School Boy' by William Blake, highlighting the author's background and notable works. It includes a glossary of terms, synonyms and antonyms, and a series of questions and answers related to the poem's themes of childhood and education. The document emphasizes the importance of a supportive learning environment for children's growth and happiness.

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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

Secunderabad
NACHARAM/ MAHENDRA HILLS
SUBJECT: ENGLISH MAIN READER: THE SCHOOL BOY CLASS: VIII

I. About the Author: William Blake was an English poet, artist and visionary, author of
exquisite lyrics in Songs of Innocence (1789) and Songs of Experience (1794). He etched,
printed, coloured, stitched, and sold his works with the assistance of his devoted wife, Catherine.
Among his best-known lyrics, today are “The Lamb,” “The Tyger,” “London,” and the
“Jerusalem” lyric from Milton, which has become a kind of second national anthem in Britain.
IV. Glossary

S.no Word Meaning


1 outworn out of date
2 sighing breathe out
3 dismay shock
4 drooping to hang down due to exhaustion
5 anxious worried

V. Synonyms and Antonyms


s.no Word synonym antonym
1 anxious worried, concerned carefree, unconcerned
2 dismay appal and shock pleasure, relief
3 outworn outdated, tired fresh, original
4 dreary dull, drab cheerful, bright

VII. Question and Answers ( Frame and write the answers in your notes)

Q1. What was the boy’s plea to his parents?


Answer:
 boy appeals to his parents that his youth is shortened by the pressure of school and books
 not been able to enjoy his life yet
 he would lose a chance in his life to enjoy his childhood
 he wants to get out of such a situation.

Q2. Find three or four words/phrases in stanza 1 that reflect the child's happiness and joy and
words from stanza 2 that reflects the change in mood of the boy.

Answer: The following words/phrases reflect the child’s happiness and joy
A. Skylark sings with me
B. O! What sweet company
The following words /phrases reflect the changes in the mood:
A. drives all joy away
B. Singing and dismay.

Q3. What according to you should be an ideal school for a student where he or she can enjoy
freely and happily?
Answer:
 non-threatening environment
 teacher gives freedom
 eco-friendly environment
 motivating teachers
 learning environment

Q4. How successful has the poet been in conveying his idea?
Answer:
 poet takes an example of nature.
 delicate plants need extra care in the spring season likewise a child in his/her childhood.
 in summers the flowers bear fruits, they too become fully matured individuals to cascade
what they bore inside them.

VIII. VBQ( To be written in English class work)

Q1. What makes learning interesting and fun? Do you think classroom learning is important in
the process of learning? State your reasons to support your answer.

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