The poem "This is Going to Hurt Just a Little Bit" by Ogden Nash is a humorous take on the experience of visiting the dentist. In the poem, the speaker laments the discomfort of sitting in the dentist's chair with his mouth wide open. He describes how difficult it is to remain .................................
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One thing I like less than most things is sitting in a dentist chair with
my mouth wide open.
And that I will never have to do it again is a hope that I am against hope hoping.
What is the main activity the speaker dislikes in this stanza?
How does the speaker convey their dread of sitting in the dentist's chair with their mouth wide open?
What is the speaker's hope regarding dental visits, and how likely do they think their hope will come true?
How does the stanza evoke the common fear of dental visits by describing the poet's personal sentiments?
One thing I like less than most things is sitting in a dentist chair with
my mouth wide open.
And that I will never have to do it again is a hope that I am against hope hoping.
What is the main activity the speaker dislikes in this stanza?
How does the speaker convey their dread of sitting in the dentist's chair with their mouth wide open?
What is the speaker's hope regarding dental visits, and how likely do they think their hope will come true?
How does the stanza evoke the common fear of dental visits by describing the poet's personal sentiments?
The main activity the speaker dislikes in this stanza is sitting in a dentist's chair with their mouth wide open.
The speaker conveys their dread of sitting in the dentist's chair with their mouth wide open by using strong words like "dislike" and "dread," and by expressing their desire to never have to do it again. They are "against hope hoping" that they won't have to endure this in the future.
The speaker's hope regarding dental visits is to never have to sit in the dentist's chair with their mouth wide open again. However, they believe this hope is unlikely to come true, as indicated by the phrase "against hope hoping."
The stanza evokes the common fear of dental visits by describing the discomfort of sitting in the dentist's chair with a wide-open mouth and the speaker's intense desire to avoid it. The speaker's personal sentiments reflect common fears associated with dental procedures.
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Because some tortures are physical and some are mental,
But the one that is both is dental.
It is hard to be self-possessed
With your jaw digging into your chest.
How does the stanza highlight the dual nature of dental treatment's discomfort?
What image does the stanza create to illustrate the physical discomfort experienced during dental treatment?
What does the term "self-possessed" mean, and why do you think it is difficult to achieve during dental treatment?
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What does the poet-speaker say he likes less than most things?
The poet-speaker says that he likes sitting in a dentist chair with his mouth wide open less than most things.
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Describe the physical reaction the poet-speaker says he has when he sits the dentist’s chair?
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Unlock now 🔓And that I will never have to do it again is a hope that
I am against hope hoping.
Because some tortures are physical and some are mental.
i. What is the speaker hoping for?
ii. What does he mean by the last line given above?
iii. Which does he consider the worst torture? Why?
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i. What is the speaker referring to here?
ii. What is he going through, emotionally?
iii. What adds most to his terror and why?
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Unlock now 🔓And your mouth is like a section of road that is being worked on.
And it is all cluttered up with stone crushers and concrete mixers and drills, and steam
rollers.
i. What does the speaker compare the mouth to?
ii. What is the figure of speech being used here?
iii. What do you think are ‘stone crushers’ and concrete mixers’?
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Unlock now 🔓Do you think the poet-speaker here uses humour to deal with his fear? Support your answer with lines from the poem.
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Unlock now 🔓Would you say that this poem uses a mocking and self-critical style to examine the complications that a person faces while living in a city? Is the visit to a dentist a metaphor that shows these difficulties? Support your answer with relevant lines from the poem.
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Hyperbole is widely used in everyday speech. Read the sentences given below and underline the ones that are hyperbolic.
a. My schoolbag weighs a ton.
b. Heavy schoolbags give students bad posture.
c. She was so surprised that she just stood there without saying a word.
d. I was amazed by his wit.
e. She was so surprised that her eyes turned the size of saucers.
f. You could have knocked me over with a feather.
g. I am very busy today. I have a million assignments to do.
h. I have a mountain of homework to do.
i. She wept buckets.
j. She wept so much that her handkerchief was wet with tears.
a. My schoolbag weighs a ton.
e. She was so surprised that her eyes turned the size of saucers.
f. You could have knocked me over with a feather.
g. I am very busy today. I have a million assignments to do.
h. I have a mountain of homework to do.
i. She wept buckets.
Using exaggeration in your writing can be fun. Read the following tips and use your imagination to write a hyperbole poem.
a. Choose a subject for your poem. (My Aunt Lulu’s handbag)
b. Focus on one feature of the subject that you want to exaggerate. (its size and the number of things it holds)
c. Use your imagination to describe that characteristic with exaggeration. Make a list of these things. (deeper than the Marina trench, as well stocked as a department store)
d. Then arrange these ideas in a way that is fun and interesting to read. (Remember: your lines need to rhyme).
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About the Author - This is Going to Hurt | New Mulberry Coursebook | Class 8 Literature | English
Ogden Nash (1902-1971) was an American poet, humorist, and writer. He was known for his clever wordplay, humour, and satire, and his poetry was often characterized by his use of unconventional rhyming schemes and puns. Nash published his first collection of poems, "Hard Lines," in 1931, which was well-received and helped establish his career as a poet. Over the years, he wrote numerous books of poetry, as well as articles, essays, and other works. Nash's work remains popular to this day and has been included in numerous anthologies and collections of American poetry.
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Themes - This is Going to Hurt | New Mulberry Coursebook | Class 8 Literature | English
The Painful and Humiliating Experience of Dental Treatment
The Physical and Mental Torture of Dental Treatment
The poem highlights the physical and mental pain that a patient undergoes during a dental treatment. The poet expresses his dislike for sitting in a dentist's chair with his mouth wide open, as it is one of the most uncomfortable positions to be in. He further explains that dental treatment is a form of torture that is both physical and mental.
The Loss of Dignity and Self-Possession
The poet also emphasizes the loss of dignity and self-possession that a person experiences during dental treatment. The patient is ..............................................
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some figurative language and metaphors are employed to convey the physical and emotional pain of a dental visit. For example:
"And your mouth is like a section of road that is being worked on"
This simile compares the dentist's work on the patient's teeth to a road construction site, conveying the sense of discomfort and disruption caused by the procedure.
"And it is all cluttered up with stone crushers and concrete mixers and drills and steam rollers"
This metaphor uses industrial machinery to describe the tools........................................
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Dentist Chair: Represents discomfort and vulnerability as the speaker sits with their mouth wide open, feeling trapped and powerless.
Dental Tools: Symbolize the .....................
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- Tortures - severe physical or mental pain or suffering
- Self-possessed - in control of one's feelings or emotions
- Benignity - kindness or tolerance..........................................
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