Birds of a Feather - Enhanced English Alive Coursebook - Class 7 - English
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- Summary - The Grackle
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- Poetic Devices - The Grackle
- Vocabulary --The Grackle
- Summary - Storks fly North
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Back Exercises - Birds of a Feather | Enhanced English Alive Coursebook | Literature | English | Class 7
Match the similes with their meanings.
Simile | Meaning |
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1. Smart as a fox | a. to be very strong |
2. Quick as a cat | b. to be very busy |
3. Tough as nails | c. to be very quick |
4. Busy as a bee | d. to be very smart |
5. Hard as a rock | e. to run fast |
6. Run like the wind | f. to be very hard |
Match the similes with their meanings.
Simile | Meaning |
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1. Smart as a fox | d. to be very smart |
2. Quick as a cat | c. to be very quick |
3. Tough as nails | a. to be very strong |
4. Busy as a bee | b. to be very busy |
5. Hard as a rock | f. to be very hard |
6. Run like the wind | e. to run fast |
Complete these similes and use them in sentences of your own.
1. As hot as ………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. As soft as ………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. As dirty as ………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. As shiny as ………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. As easy as ………………………………………………………………………………………..
a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
d. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
e. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Sign up nowThe birds mentioned below are trapped in different kinds of situations. Imagine you are one of the birds and write down the thoughts that come to your mind.
- A flamingo bored in the zoo
- A curious robin looking for food in the winter
- A powerful eagle chasing its prey
- A chicken living on a small farm
- A parrot building a nest in the spring
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Sign up nowNow write an interesting poem. Keep these points in mind while writing the poem.
- The first line could be about what the bird looks like.
- The next one could mention one of its special characteristics.
- Unfold the situation the bird is in and what it plans to do.
- Use as many rhyming words as possible.
- Bring out some humour.
- Leave a message for the readers.
Read your poem in the class.
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Sign up nowBack Questions - Birds of a Feather | Enhanced English Alive Coursebook | Literature | English | Class 7
The poet thinks that the grackle
a. doesn't have an ability to feel for others.
b. is a sensitive bird and loves other birds.
c. is a kind bird who never bullies.
a. doesn't have an ability to feel for others.
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The grackle
a. never harms human beings.
b. attacks if someone troubles him.
c. is a shy bird.
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Sign up nowIn the evening, the sky is full of
a. storks.
b. grackles and storks.
c. all kinds of birds.
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Sign up nowThe birds are flying to the northlands where
a. their old nests are waiting for them.
b. they will have to make their new homes.
c. the rest of the birds are.
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Sign up nowThe storks are homing to
a. their friends the Grackles.
b. the darkling woods.
c. the nests on top of trees.
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Sign up nowAlthough both the poets present the birds in completely different ways, do you think their are still some common elements between the two poems? Share your thoughts.
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Sign up nowBird population in India is going down at an alarming rate, especially of the sparrows, which were visible in all cities and towns until a few years ago. They have now become a rare sight. What do you think are the reasons for this?
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Sign up nowDivide your class into pairs and research on birds around your area whose population is dwindling at a rapid rate. Try to identify the cause for this, and ways in which you can be of help. Share your thoughts with the class.
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Extra Questions - Birds of a Feather | Enhanced English Alive Coursebook | Literature | English | Class 7
What descriptive qualities does the poet use to emphasize the unpleasant voice of the grackle?
The poet describes the grackle's voice as being "less than mellow," indicating a harsh, grating, or unpleasant sound that stands in contrast to the sweet and soothing songs of other birds.
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Sign up nowAbout the Poet - Birds of a Feather | Enhanced English Alive Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
Ogden Nash was an American poet well-known for his light verse and humorous poems. Born in 1902 in Rye, New York, Nash's unconventional and often whimsical use of language earned him a unique place within the American literary scene. His first collection of poetry, "Hard Lines," was published in 1931 and that was the beginning of a successful writing career that spanned over three decades. Nash's poems often satirized human follies, societal norms, and illogicalities of English language and grammar. Despite this, his work frequently displayed a deeply empathetic understanding of human nature. He passed away in 1971, but his legacy continues to entertain and enlighten readers today.
Tom Berman is a poet known for his eloquent imagery and tender observations of nature. His work often reflects themes of migration, cycles of life, and the interconnection of all living things. His distinct style comprises profound simplicity coupled with a deep understanding of the natural world. Although information about his personal life and career is limited, his poetry, like "Storks fly North," indicates a deep-seated appreciation for the inherent beauty and rhythms of nature.
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"The Grackle" by Ogden Nash is a humorous and satirical poem that offers a less than flattering depiction of the grackle, a type of bird. Nash.....
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1. Nature's Diversity: The poem presents an aspect of nature’s diversity by focusing on the grackle, a bird that contrasts with the generally positive depiction of birds in literature. Nash's treatment of the grackle's negative characteristics
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1. The Grackle: The grackle itself is a symbol representing individuals or elements in society that are disruptive, abrasive, and unpleasant. The bird's.....
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1. Rhyme Scheme: The poem uses an AABB rhyme scheme, which contributes to its humorous and whimsical tone.
2. Metaphor: The grackle's behaviours .....
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1. Mellow: Having a soft, gentle, and pleasing quality.
- Sentence: The mellow light of the setting sun made everything look beautiful.
2. Hoodlum: A person who engages in criminal activities or who is prone to violent behavior, often as part of a group.
- Sentence: The...........................
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"Storks fly North" by Tom Berman is a beautifully crafted poem that vividly depicts the natural phenomenon of storks’ migration........
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1. Nature and its Cycle:
The most prevalent theme in the poem is the cyclic essence of nature. The migration of storks 'to the northlands' represents ......
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1. Storks: The storks represent migration and the continuous cycle of life. They symbolize the deeply ingrained instincts and traditions ......
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1. Simile: The comparison of the light fading to 'silk', as in 'light fades as silk to evening,' introduces an elegant image which smoothens the.....
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1. Speckled: Marked with a large number of small spots or patches of a different color.
Sentence: The speckled eggs were hidden in the nest, blending perfectly with the leaves.
2. Generations: All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Sentence: Generations of .....................
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Speckled: (here) covered or marked with a large number of storks
The bird's eggs were speckled with small, brown spots.
Northlands: northern part of the region
They went .......................
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