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What is the speaker asking God to do?
In her earnest prayer to God, she asks Him to bless her meal. She seeks His protection against diseases and fears, praying for a consistently healthy appetite. Her fondness for junk food is apparent as she asks for God's blessing over it, thanking "Mr. Junk" for satisfying her hunger.
Yet, she shows a sense of health consciousness, requesting protection from diseases like diabetes and the mundanity of eating simple veggies. She wishes for chemical-free veggies and fruits and prays that all the food she consumes enhances her strength and vitality. Adhering to anti-junk food campaigns, she promises to limit her intake to only twice a week.
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Which line tells you that the speaker eats quite well?
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Unlock now 🔓What can the speaker not do without and why?
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Unlock now 🔓‘May the ice-cream, pudding and pies; be not seen by mum’s glaring eyes’. Why do you think the speaker says so? Which disease does the speaker fear?
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Unlock now 🔓What kind of fruits and vegetables does the speaker want to be sure of eating?
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Unlock now 🔓What does the speaker not like eating at all?
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Unlock now 🔓Why does the speaker want to be ‘strong’?
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Unlock now 🔓How often does the speaker intend eating junk food?
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Unlock now 🔓Read the following sentence. Write True or False against each. Also, identify the line/lines that support your choice.
The child likes eating junk food.
The mother doesn’t bother about the food her child eats.
The child is not frightened of getting sick.
The child thinks that the food at home is unhealthy.
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Unlock now 🔓In poetry, a rhyme scheme is the pattern in which rhyming words, at the end of the lines in poems, have the same ending sound. Here are some examples; rhyme, time, mime, lime, and chime. The following short poem illustrates the labelling of a rhyme scheme.
There once was a big brown cat a
That liked to eat a lot of mice. b
He got all round and fat a
Because they tasted so nice. B
This verse shows a very simple rhyme scheme. The first rhyme sound, at the end of the first line, is cat. Since it is the first rhyme sound. It is labelled as a. Every time hat rhyme sound is repeated, it is also called a. Line three ends with fat, which rhymes with cat, so it is also an a. The second rhyme sound comes at the end of the second line, mice and so it is called b, and so are any other following lines that rhyme with it, such as nice in line four. So the rhyme scheme of this little poem is ab ab.
- Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem God, bless My Meal.
- Find out what a poem is called when it does not have a rhyme scheme. Write down
the name of one such poem.
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Unlock now 🔓The poem is a prayer before a meal. That is a good thing to do! In your opinion, is the child’s prayer appropriate? Give reasons for your answer. Pick lines to support or justify your answer.
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Unlock now 🔓I ask you Lord to bless this meal;
And set upon it your loving seal.
Listen to my prayer, God please;
Keep from me every disease.
Keep from me every fear, every fright;
May I never lose my healthy appetite.
Give your blessing to this delightful fizzy drink;
Eating without a sip of it, I can’t even think.
Bless the golden fries and this yummy burger;
I thank Mr. Junk for satisfying my hunger,
May the ice-cream, pudding and pies;
Be not seen by mum’s glaring eyes.
What is the speaker asking God to bestow upon her meal?
To what fear or apprehension is the speaker referring?
Who does the name “Mr. Junk” represent in the poem, and why is the speaker expressing gratitude towards him?
Why might the speaker not want her mother to notice her consumption of ice cream, pudding and pies?
The speaker wants God to set His loving seal upon the meal, implying that she seeks divine approval or blessings for her food.
The fright or fear referenced by the speaker likely pertains to the potential adverse health effects she could experience from consuming unhealthy food, commonly referred to as junk food.
"Mr. Junk" in the poem is a personification of junk food. The speaker is thanking him because this type of food provides immediate gratification and satisfies her hunger despite being unhealthy.
The speaker doesn’t want her mother to see the ice cream, pudding, and pies she is eating because she knows these food items are often seen as unhealthy, and she suspects her mother will disapprove.
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God, keep me far from diabetes;
Also from carrots and boring peas.
And when at home I bite that apple red,
May it not be with artificial colour fed!
May all the veggies be chemical free,
As if just plucked from a healthy tree!
May all that I eat make me strong;
So that I can cycle and play for long.
Campaigns against junk are at their peak;
I promise to eat this stuff only twice a week!
How does she express her concern towards the artificial processing of fruits and vegetables?
She prays to God to keep her strong. What does this suggest about her views on the role of food in her health and physical activities?
How does she express her disdain towards certain healthy vegetables like carrots and peas?
Despite acknowledging the health risks, why do you think she still wants to consume junk food occasionally?
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Cynthia Fernandes, born on 16th May 1980, matured into a dedicated educator and creative thinker. She served as a teacher, lecturer, and trainer at diverse institutions in New Delhi, India. Cynthia has a special place in her heart for childhood and is driven by the unique inspiration it offers. This has influenced her dramatically in her career as she now crafts course books designed specifically for school-aged children.
Not just an educator, Cynthia is a gifted writer beginning her writing journey by penning short stories for children. She also has a compilation of unpublished poems to her name. Looking deep into her poems, it becomes evident that they resonate with a unique blend of perceptiveness, authenticity, and relatability, just like the poem "God, Bless My Meal" which combines a child's love for junk food with the silent prayer for health. Her work continues to enrich the literary field, offering a fresh perspective on relatable themes.
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Unlock now 🔓1. Indulgence in Junk Food:
The child's love for junk food like fries, burgers, fizzy drinks, and desserts is openly acknowledged in the poem. This reflects the general tendency among children to be drawn towards such tempting, though unhealthy, food options. This..........
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Unlock now 🔓1. Mr. Junk: This persona in the poem is a symbol of the fast food or junk food industry. The child's gratitude towards "Mr. Junk" for satisfying his hunger represents the children’s affection for easily accessible and flavorful.......
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Unlock now 🔓1. Rhyme: The poem employs a consistent rhyme scheme throughout, adding rhythm and making it more appealing to the reader.
2. Imagery: The poem makes use of vivid............
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Unlock now 🔓Fizzy - (adjective) having bubbles or effervescence; carbonated
The fizzy soda tickled my nose as I took a sip.
Diabetes - (noun) a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels
She has to monitor her blood sugar levels daily due to her diabetes.
Artificial - (adjective) not genuine or natural
The artificial flowers...........................................
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