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Invitations & their Replies for 12 CBSE (Format and solved examples of Formal Invitations, Informal Invitations, Formal Reply & Informal Reply)

INVITATIONS & THEIR REPLIES Formal Invitations For family function For official function Q. On behalf of Mrs & Mr Sharma, draft an invitation card to be sent on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. Mr. & Mrs. Sharma seek your gracious presence on the auspicious occasion of their WEDDING ANNIVERSARY on Monday, January 28, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Hotel Park International (Parliament Street, New Delhi) Programmes Cake Ceremony: 7:45 pm Cultural Programme: 8:15 pm Dinner: 9:15 pm RSVP Arun Neha 9999432165 On behalf of the principal and the staff of DAV Public School, sector-14, Faridabad. Write a formal invitation to be sent on the occasion of the Annual Day Celebration of the school. The Principal & The Staff DAV Public School (Sector-14, Faridabad) Seek your gracious presence on the auspicious occasion of ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION On Sunday, January 27, 2024 at 4:30 pm in the school premises Mr Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana has consented to be the gues

The Last Lesson by Alphonse Daudet, class 12 English CBSE ( Summary, explanation, question-answer, word meaning and literary devices)

THE LAST LESSON By Alphonse Daudet (13 May 1840 - 16 December 1897) Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) was a French writer known for his realistic and often autobiographical works. He started his career as a journalist before publishing his first collection of short stories, "Lettres de mon moulin" (Letters from My Windmill), which became a critical and popular success. His other notable works include "Tartarin de Tarascon," a humorous novel, and "Le Petit Chose," a semi-autobiographical novel about his childhood. Daudet also wrote plays and poetry and was a member of the Académie Goncourt. Despite suffering from syphilis and losing his hearing later in life, he continued to write until he died in 1897. INTRODUCTION “The Last Lesson” by Alphonse Daudet is about linguistic chauvinism. At the same time, the lesson highlights the ill effects of procrastination and the fact that we realise the importance of anything when it is not with us. The story is set in the 1

My Mother At Sixty Six By Kamala Das for Class 12 English CBSE (Summary, poetic devices, word meaning and stanza based question-answer)

MY MOTHER AT SIXTY By Kamala Das (31 March 1934 - 31 May 2009) DETAILED SUMMARY, EXPLANATION, EXTRACT-BASED QUESTIONS, AND THEIR ANSWER, WORD MEANINGS, AND POETIC DEVICES USED IN “MY MOTHER AT SIXTY SIX”. About the poet Kamala Das, also known as Madhavikutty, was an Indian poet and writer. She was born in 1934 in Kerala. Her poetry mainly deals with the intricacies of human relationships. She wrote both in English and Malayalam, her native language. Her works include "The Descendants," "Summer in Calcutta," and "My Story," an autobiography. The poem "My Mother at Sixty Six" highlights ageing problems. Here the experience is personal but the theme is universal. Poetic Devices used. SIMILE. Her face ashen like that of a corpse. The poetess has expressed that her mother's face lacks energy and vitality. Her face is pale and greyish. Wan, pale as a late winter's moon. The words pale and wan indicate lifelessness. 2. REPETITION Smil

The Third Level by Jack Finney for class 12 English, CBSE (Summary, literary devices, vocabulary and extract based question-answer)

THE THIRD LEVEL By Jack Finney (2 October 1911-14 November 1995) SUMMARY, DETAILED EXPLANATION, EXTRACT-BASED QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWER, SHORT QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWER AND WORD-MEANING OF THE THIRD LEVEL About the author Jack Finney was an American author who wrote science fiction and thrillers. He gained popularity with the publication of his novel "The Body Snatchers," In his writings, Finney has explored themes like time travel, alternate realities, and mysterious happenings. His stories are full of suspense, making readers eager to turn the next page. Finney's imaginative storytelling continues to draw the attention of readers worldwide. INTRODUCTION The story "The Third Level" by Jack Finney is about time travel. Here we find the fantasy world which has been connected with the real world. The main character in the story is Charley who wants to escape from the real world because of tension, worry, fear of war, and the feeling of insecurity. Theref

A Thing Of Beauty By John Keats for class 12 English CBSE (Detailed summary, poetic devices, vocabulary and stanza based question-answer)

A THING OF BEAUTY By John Keats (31 October 1795 – 23 February 1821) DETAILED SUMMARY, EXPLANATION, EXTRACT-BASED QUESTIONS, AND THEIR ANSWER, VERY SHORT QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWER, WORD MEANINGS AND POETIC DEVICES USED IN “A THING OF BEAUTY”. "A Thing of Beauty" revolves around the idea that beauty can uplift and provide solace amid life's trials and tribulations. Keats suggests that beauty can be a source of joy and inspiration even in a world filled with suffering and sorrow. He considers beauty eternal and divine. About the poet John Keats, a famous English poet of the Romantic Age, lived in the early 19th century. His writing often explores the themes of beauty, love, and nature. Even though he died young at just 25, his poetry has left a lasting impact on literature, making him one of the most beloved poets in English literature. DIFFICULT WORDS AND THEIR MEANING Bower - A shady place under the tree Morrow - morning Wreathing - weaving/ encircling/ arrangement

Journey To The End Of The Earth by Tishani Doshi for class 12 English(Vistas) CBSE (Summary, literary devices, vocabulary and extract based question-answer)

JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE EARTH By Tishani Doshi SUMMARY, DETAILED EXPLANATION, DIFFICULT WORDS, AND THEIR MEANING, AND VERY SHORT QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWER (JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE EARTH) INTRODUCTION “Journey to the End of the Earth” by Tishani Doshi describes her journey to Antarctica. The lesson explores themes of isolation, self-discovery, and the beauty of the natural world. Here we learn a lot about climate change and how it's affecting us and other living things. It suggests us to start doing things to make the Earth a better place to live. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tishani Doshi is an Indian writer, poet, and dancer. Her literary works include poetry, novels, and essays. Tishani often explores themes like identity, love, and the human condition in her work. DIFFICULT WORDS AND THEIR MEANING USED IN "THE JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE EARTH" Amalgamated - joined together Thrive- grow/ flourish Cordilleran folds- an extensive chain of mountains or mountain ranges Precambr

Lost Spring by Anees Jung, Class 12 English CBSE (Summary/explanation literary devices, word meaning and extract based question-answer)

LOST SPRING By Anees Jung Detailed summary, Literary devices, difficult words and their meaning, and question-answer of Lost Spring INTRODUCTION The story 'Lost Spring' highlights the pathetic condition of poor children in India. The author has described how thousands of children in India are forced to work in unorganised sectors and lose their childhood at a very early stage of life. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anees Jung is an Indian author and journalist. She is known for her insightful portrayal of Indian society. Her works include "A Flight of Pigeons", “Seven Sisters” and “Lost Spring: Stories of Stolen Childhood”. Through her writing, Jung captured the essence of everyday life in India. Anees Jung's works continue to leave a lasting impact. DIFFICULT WORDS AND THEIR MEANING PART- 1 Scrounging- searching for. Amidst- in the middle of. Mutters- to speak in a low voice. Glibly- speak without careful thought and honesty/carelessly Hollow- meaningl

Keeping Quiet by Pablo Neruda for class 12 English (Flamingo) CBSE, poetic devices, detailed summary, word meaning and question-answer

KEEPING QUIET By Pablo Neruda (12 July1904 - 23 September 1973) Detailed summary, extract-based questions with their answer and very short questions and their answer and word meaning ABOUT THE POET Pablo Neruda was a famous poet who wrote beautiful poems about love, nature, and social justice. He was from Chile. He won the Nobel Prize in 1971 for his contribution in the field of literature. His poetry reflects the struggles of ordinary people and his love for his homeland, Chile. He wrote on political and social themes. The use of metaphor and symbolism has been the hallmark of his poetry. INTRODUCTION The poem 'Keeping Quiet' by Pablo Neruda is a commentary on war. The poet appeals to humans to observe silence for some time and introspect. This introspection will finally give birth to peace and harmony. DIFFICULT WORDS AND THEIR MEANINGS: Exotic: unfamiliar Truck: Link/connection POETIC DEVICES ANAPHORA let's not……... and let's stop……(stanza-2) ALLITERATION We

The Tiger King by Kalki, class 12 English(Vistas) CBSE (Summary, literary devices, word meaning and extract based question-answer)

THE TIGER KING By Kalki (1899-1954) summary, detailed explanation, extract-based questions with their answer, short questions and their answer, and the word- meaning of “the Tiger King” by Kalki INTRODUCTION The story, The Tiger King, is a political satire on the misuse of power and position by those who are rich and influential. It also highlights an unsympathetic attitude of the people towards animals. About the author Kalki Krishnamurthy, popularly known as Kalki, was an Indian writer, journalist, poet and critic, who wrote in Tamil. His works include as many as five novels and dozens of short stories. He was also a freedom fighter. Kalki's writing is known for its vivid storytelling and deep insights into human nature. His works got worldwide acclaim and appreciation. EXPLANATION The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram is the hero of the story…… . a hasty retreat from my story. The author talks about the Tiger King who had got so many titles such as Jamedar General, His Highness,

Indigo by Louis Fischer for class 12 English (Flamingo) CBSE (Summary, Explanation, vocabulary/ word meaning, literary devices, and question-answer)

INDIGO By Louis Fischer (1896-1970) Detailed summary, difficult words and their meaning, extract-based questions and their answer, and very short questions and their answer INTRODUCTION "Indigo" is an account from Louis Fischer's book' The Life of Mahatma Gandhi'. It deals with India's freedom struggle and Gandhiji's civil disobedience. The story is based on the interview of Mahatma Gandhi by Louis Fischer. To write about him, he visited his ashram- Sevagram in 1942. The author has written how Gandhiji fought a battle for about a year against the British landlords' injustice and exploitation of the sharecroppers. About the author Louis Fischer was an American Journalist and writer. He is renowned for his writings on international affairs. Born in Philadelphia, he initially worked as a school teacher before turning to journalism. His notable works include "The Life of Mahatma Gandhi,". Fischer was a correspondent for “The Nation”. DIFFICULT

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