"The Frog and the Nightingale" is a narrative poem by Indian author Vikram Seth. The poem is set in Bingle Bog, where a frog croaks incessantly every night, much to the dismay of other creatures who have no choice but to endure his relentless cacophony. The frog, quite ......................
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The following is a summary of the poem, but it is jumbled up. Write out the events
in their correct order to form a continuous paragraph.
a) As a result, her voice lost its beauty, and the other creatures stopped coming to hear her sing.
b) Soon, the nightingale became famous, and creatures from miles around came to hear her sing.
c) All the creatures in the bog cheered and clapped at her beautiful song.
d) He offered to train the nightingale so that she could sing even more beautifully.
e) So the frog could sing unrivalled in the bog once more.
f) The next night, the frog introduced himself.
g) The frog charged an admission fee and earned a lot of money from these concerts.
h) A frog croaked all night in a bog in an unpleasant voice.
i) But the frog made the nightingale rehearse continuously in the rain.
j) One night, a nightingale began to sing in a melodious voice.
k) Finally, the nightingale burst a vein and died
H. A frog croaked all night in a bog in an unpleasant voice.
J. One night, a nightingale began to sing in a melodious voice.
D. He offered to train the nightingale so that she could sing even more beautifully.
F. The next night, the frog introduced himself.
I. But the frog made the nightingale rehearse continuously in the rain.
B. Soon, the nightingale became famous, and creatures from miles around came to hear her sing.
C. All the creatures in the bog cheered and clapped at her beautiful song.
G. The frog charged an admission fee and earned a lot of money from these concerts.
A. As a result, her voice lost its beauty, and the other creatures stopped coming to hear her sing.
K. Finally, the nightingale burst a vein and died.
E. So the frog could sing unrivalled in the bog once more.
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a. The efforts made by the other creatures of the bog to still the frog's determination 'to display his heart's elation'.
b. The first time the nightingale sings.
c. The nightingale is awestruck when the frog introduces himself.
d. The practice session when it is raining.
e. The nightingale is reprimanded by the frog when the box office crashes.
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Sign up now The frog's ultimate aim was to______________.
a. make the nightingale a sensation
b. make the nightingale as good a singer as him
c. maintain his supremacy in the bog
d. make a lot of money
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Sign up nowThe animals ‘reaction to the nightingale's song caused the frog to_____________.
a. turn a blind eye
b. be green with envy
c. drive himself up the wall
d. turn blue in the face
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Sign up nowIdentify the reason why the nightingale accepted the frog's tutelage.
a. She was not confident of herself.
b. She wanted to become as good a singer as the frog.
c. She wanted to become a professional singer.
d. She was not a resident of Bingle Bog.
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Sign up nowDay by day the nightingale
Grew more sorrowful and pale.
Night on night her tired song
Zipped and trilled and bounced along,
Till the birds and beasts grew tired
At a voice so uninspired
And the ticket office gross
Crashed, and she grew more morose -
For her ears were now addicted
To applause quite unrestricted,
And to sing into the night
All alone gave no delight.
i. The nightingale was sorrowful and pale because she_____________.
a. had been practicing in the rain
b. had been performing all night
c. was losing confidence in herself
d. was falling ill
ii. Why was the audience tired of the song nightingale’s song?
a. They had heard it many times
b. It had become mechanical
c. She looked tired
d. She had added trill to her song
iii. She no longer enjoyed singing alone as she________________.
a. wanted to sing only for titled crowd
b. was now used to the appreciation she got
c. was by herself, without the frog
d. had become proud of herself
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Sign up nowThe nightingale has scaled the heights of success. But now the audience is dwindling; the frog is unhappy and reprimands her all the time. She is mentally and physically exhausted and fears failure. As the nightingale, write a diary entry highlighting her fears and analyzing the reasons for her failure.
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Sign up nowWrite an obituary for the nightingale. You may begin like this: May the kind soul……… (or you may make use of your own beginning)
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Once upon a time a frog
Croaked away in Bingle Bog.
Every night from dusk to dawn
He croaked awn and awn and awn.
Other creatures loathed his voice,
But alas, they had no choice.
a. Name the poem and the poet.
b. Which word has been invented? What is its meaning and purpose?
c. Who is the singer? Which words/phrases tell us about the poor quality of the song?
d. What is a Bingle Bog?
e. Explain why other creatures had no choice but to listen.
f. Give the rhyming scheme used by the poet in these lines.
a. The poem is "The Frog and the Nightingale", and the poet is Vikram Seth.
b. The invented word is "awn." It is an onomatopoeic word that describes the sound of the frog's croaking. The purpose of inventing is to rhyme with dawn.
c. The singer is the frog. The words/phrases that tell us about the poor quality of the song are "croaked away," "loathed his voice," and "awn and awn and awn."
d. A Bingle Bog is a fictional swampy or marshy area where the frog lives.
e. Other creatures had no choice but to listen because they couldn't go anywhere, as they also lived in Bingle Bog. They couldn't compel the frog to stop croaking, so they had to endure its continuous and loud croaking every night.
f. The rhyming scheme used by the poet in these lines is AABB.
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And the crass cacophony
Blared out from sumac tree
At whose foot the frog each night
Minstrelled on till morning light.
a. Why does the poet say that the singing of the frog was not melodious?
b. What did other creatures think of the singing of the frog?
c. Explain the motive behind the continuous singing of the frog?
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Sign up now“Did you…..did you like my song”?
“Not too bad – but far too long.
The technique was fine, of course,
But it lacked a certain force.”
a. What do you think is the real aim of the poet in the dialogue given here?
b. The frog is not justified in reviewing the song of the nightingale because..
c. What was the main drawback of the song of the nightingale according to the frog?
d. How does the nightingale feel in meeting with the frog?
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Journeyed up and down the scale
For six hours, till she was shivering'
And her voice was hoarse and quivering.
a. The frog tired the nightingale in singing because...
b. The effect of the continuous singing by the nightingale was...
c. What was the real motive of the frog in making the nightingale sing?
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"Brainless bird -- you 're on the stage -
Use your wits and follow fashion.
Puff your lungs out with your passion."
a. Why is the bird called 'brainless'?
b. Why does the Frog want the Nightingale, to puff her lungs out with passion?
c. What did the Nightingale die of?
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About the Author - The Frog and the Nightingale | Interact in English: Literature Reader | Class 10 Literature | English
Vikram Seth is an Indian poet, novelist, and travel writer known for his literary versatility and ability to connect with readers through various genres. Born on June 20, 1952, in Kolkata, India, Seth studied at prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Stanford, and Nanjing University. He is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Chinese, and German.
Seth rose to prominence in the literary world with his novel, "The Golden Gate" (1986), which is a novel in verse set in California. His magnum opus, "A Suitable Boy" (1993), is one of the longest novels in the English language and received widespread acclaim for its intricate storytelling and vast array of characters.
In addition to his novels, Seth has published several collections of poetry, such as "Mappings" (1980) and "All You Who Sleep Tonight" (1990). His poetry often displays a keen sense of humour, precise language, and a deep understanding of human emotions.
"The Frog and the Nightingale" is one of Vikram Seth's well-known narrative poems. It tells the story of a nightingale who is taken advantage of by a manipulative and self-serving frog. The poem showcases Seth's ability to create evocative imagery, engaging characters, and thought-provoking themes that resonate with readers. Through his work, Vikram Seth has made a significant impact on the world of contemporary literature, becoming one of India's most celebrated writers.
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Themes - The Frog and the Nightingale | Interact in English: Literature Reader | Class 10 Literature | English
- Manipulation and Exploitation:
The poem illustrates the theme of manipulation and exploitation through the cunning frog's deception of the nightingale. The frog, driven by envy and selfish motives, convinces the nightingale that her singing is flawed and that she needs his expertise to improve. He exploits her talent for his financial gain, pushing her to the point of exhaustion and ultimately causing her demise. - Self-Worth and Artistic Integrity:
The nightingale's willingness to trust the frog's critique and to accept his guidance reflects her insecurity and lack of self-worth. She disregards ....
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Vikram Seth employs various poetic devices in "The Frog and the Nightingale" to create a vivid and engaging narrative. Some of these devices include:
- Rhyme Scheme: The poem follows a consistent AABB rhyme scheme, which contributes to the musical quality of the verse and reinforces the theme of art and music.
- Alliteration: Seth uses alliteration throughout the poem to create a sense of rhythm and emphasize particular words...
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In "The Frog and the Nightingale," Vikram Seth employs various symbols to enhance the poem's themes and messages. Some of the notable symbols include:
- The Frog:
The frog represents envy, cunning, and manipulation. As a character who exploits the nightingale's talent for his benefit, the frog symbolizes those who prey on the vulnerabilities of others to serve their interests. - The Nightingale:
The nightingale symbolizes....
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bog : an area of land that is very wet and muddy
As I walked through the bog, my boots sank into the wet and muddy ground.awn : on misspelt and mispronounced so that it rhymes with dawn
She pronounced "awn" incorrectly, making it rhyme with "dawn" instead.loathed : hated
He loathed the sound of his neighbor's cacophony coming from their backyard.cacophony : a very loud and unpleasant noise
He loathed the sound of........................
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