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A Letter to God - First Flight - Class 10 - CBSE English

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Extra Questions - A Letter to God | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

Why did Lencho say the raindrops were like β€˜new coins’?

When Lencho referred to the raindrops as 'new coins', he was using a metaphor to describe the value of the rain to his crops and, ultimately, to his family's livelihood.

By comparing the raindrops to new coins, Lencho was expressing that the rain was as valuable to him as money, potentially even more so. The rainfall would allow his crops to flourish, leading to a good harvest, which in turn would provide financial stability for his family.

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It was during the meal that, just as Lencho had predicted, big drops of rain began to fall. In the north-east huge mountains of clouds could be seen approaching. The air was fresh and sweet. The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body 

a. What could be seen approaching in the Northeast? 
b. Why did Lencho go out? 
c. Give an antonym of the word β€˜big.’

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Back Exercises - A Letter to God | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

There are different names in different parts of the world for storms, depending on their nature. Can you match the names in the box with their descriptions below, and fill in the blanks? You may use a dictionary to help you.

gale

whirlwind

cyclone

hurricane

tornado

typhoon

  1. A violent tropical storm in which strong winds move in a circle: c _

  2. An extremely strong wind : a __

  3. A violent tropical storm with very strong winds : p

  4. A violent storm whose centre is a cloud in the shape of a funnel: n

  5. A violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western Atlantic Ocean: r

  6. A very strong wind that moves very fast in a spinning movement and causes a lot of damage: l

  1. A violent tropical storm in which strong winds move in a circle: Cyclone

  2. An extremely strong wind : gale

  3. A violent tropical storm with very strong winds : typhoon

  4. A violent storm whose centre is a cloud in the shape of a funnel: Tornado

  5. A violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western Atlantic Ocean: Tornado

  6. A very strong wind that moves very fast in a spinning movement and causes a lot of damage: Hurricane

Match the sentences in Column A with the meanings of β€˜hope’ in Column B.

Column A

Column B

1. Will you get the subjects you want

to study in college?

I hope so.

-- a feeling that something good will

probably happen

2. I hope you don’t mind my saying

this, but I don’t like the way you

are arguing.

– thinking that this would happen

(It may or may not have happened.)

3. This discovery will give new hope

to HIV/AIDS sufferers.

– stopped believing that this good

thing would happen

4. We were hoping against hope that

the judges would not notice our

mistakes.

– wanting something to happen

(and thinking it quite possible)

5. I called early in the hope of

speaking to her before she went

to school.

– showing concern that what you

say should not offend or disturb

the other person: a way of being

polite

6. Just when everybody had given up

hope, the fishermen came back,

seven days after the cyclone.

– wishing for something to happen,

although this is very unlikely

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Join the sentences given below using who, whom, whose, which, as suggested.

  1. I often go to Mumbai. Mumbai is the commercial capital of India. (which)

  2. My mother is going to host a TV show on cooking. She cooks very well. (who)

  3. These sportspersons are going to meet the President. Their performance has been excellent. (whose)

  4. Lencho prayed to God. His eyes see into our minds. (whose)

  5. This man cheated me. I trusted him. (whom)

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Find sentences in the story with negative words, which express the following ideas emphatically.

  1. The trees lost all their leaves.

  2. The letter was addressed to God himself.

  3. The postman saw this address for the first time in his career.

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Back Questions - A Letter to God | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

Who does Lencho have complete faith in? Which sentences in the story tell you this? 

Lencho had complete faith in god. There are many sentences which tell us so like he says, β€˜But in the hearts of all who lived in that solitary house in the middle of the valley, there was a single hope: help from God.’ It is also stated that β€˜All through the night Lencho thought only of his one hope, the help of god, His faith was unquestionable as he even wrote a letter to god. He even reflects his faith when he addressed β€˜God’ and wrote β€˜If you don’t help me, my family and I will go hungry this year.’ His ardent faith is reflected when he wrote β€˜God could not have made a mistake, nor could he have denied Lencho what he had requested.

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Did Lencho try to find out who had sent the money to him? Why/Why not? 

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Who does Lencho think has taken the rest of the money? What is the irony in the situation? 

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Are there people like Lencho in the real world? What kind of a person would you say he is? You may select appropriate words from the box to answer the question. 
 greedy---naΓ―ve---stupid---ungrateful---selfish---comical---unquestioning 

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There are two kinds of conflict in the story: between humans and nature, and between humans themselves. How are these conflicts illustrated? 

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A Letter to God - Line by line explanation in Hindi | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

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Vocabulary - Flashcards - A Letter to God | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

Crest
The highest point of a hill or a wave

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About the Author - A Letter to God | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

G.L. Fuentes is a pseudonym used by the American author Gaby Triana, who was born in Miami, Florida. She is a well-known writer of young adult and children's literature and has published over 20 books. Some of her popular works include "Wake the Hollow," "The Temptress Four," "Summer of Yesterday," and "Cakespell." Her writing style is often described as engaging, character-driven, and emotionally powerful, focusing on strong female protagonists. In addition to her writing career, Triana is an accomplished speaker and has given talks on writing and creativity at various conferences and events. She is highly regarded by her readers and peers alike for her contributions to young adult literature.

Summary - A Letter to God | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

The story begins with the introduction of Lencho who lives on the top a low hill. He had a field which could be viewed from the top of the hill. He was waiting for the rain so that he could have a good harvest . He had even told his wife that it was going to rain soon.

When they were having dinner, it started to rain. Lencho was .................................

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Plot - A Letter to God | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

In the chapter "The Letter to God," Lencho, a farmer who lives with his family in a solitary house in a valley, eagerly waits for the rain to come to water his crops. Finally, when it rains, a sudden hailstorm destroys his cornfields and all of his hard work. The next day, Lencho decides to write a letter to God, asking for 100 pesos to help him and his family survive until the next harvest . Lencho sends the letter to the post office addressed to "God."

When the postman and postmaster receive the letter, ....

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Themes - A Letter to God | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

The chapter "The Letter to God" theme is the power of faith, the importance of gratitude, and the unexpected ways in which help can arrive. The story revolves around a poor man named Lencho, who writes a letter to God asking for help during a difficult time.


The Power of Faith

Lencho has unwavering faith in God, even in the face of extreme adversity . He believes that God will provide for him and his family, and he writes a letter expressing a desperate need. This theme shows faith's power in helping individuals remain optimistic and hopeful, even in difficult circumstances.

The Importance 

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Important Lines - A Letter to God | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

"A Letter to God" is a short story written by Gregorio Lopez y Fuentes. Here are some important lines in the story and why they are significant:

  1. "The only thing the earth needed was a downpour or at least a shower. " - This line establishes the story's setting, which is a drought-stricken village in Mexico. The importance of rain to the farmers is a recurring theme throughout the story.
  2. "All through the night, Lencho thought ...

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Character Sketches - A Letter to God | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

Lencho
Lencho is the main character in the short story "A Letter to God" by Gregorio Lopez y Fuentes. He is a poor farmer who lives in a remote village in an unspecified country. He is a hardworking and honest man who believes in the power of God to provide for him and his family. Despite his poverty, Lencho remains optimistic and hopeful, always striving to make ends meet and provide for his family.

Lencho is a deeply religious man who has absolute faith in God's ability to help him. This faith..

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Vocabulary - A Letter to God | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

  1. Crest - the highest point of a hill or a wave
  2. Ripe - fully developed and ready to be harvested
  3. Intimately - in a close and personal manner
  4. North-east - the direction between north and east
  5. Approaching - coming closer
  6. Exclaim -

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