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Read the meaning and the pronunciation-phonetic transcription indicated against the words

Psalm /sa:lm/: a song or poem in praise of God esp. one of those in the Bible.


Psalmist / sa:lmist/ : a writer of psalms.


bivouac /bivu-aek/: a camp without tents.


sublime /sae'blaim/ causing deep feelings of wonder, joy.


Consult a dictionary and find out the meanings and phonetic transcription of the following: hymn, choir, sanctum-sanctorum, deity


1. hymn /hɪm/ : a religious song or poem sung in praise of God or to a God. Alternatively, it can also refer to any form of praise.

2. Choir /ˈkwʌɪə/ : an organized group of singers, especially one that takes part in church services or performs in public; can also refer to a part of the church between the high altar and the nave used by the choir singers and the clergy


3. Sanctum-sanctorum /ˈsaŋ(k)təm saŋ(k)ˈtɔːrəm/ : a very private or highly secretive place or area of activity, especially in temples and churches, where it refers to the innermost chamber where the deity or idol is kept and worshipped in; it is the holiest of the holies in many cultures and beliefs


4. Deity /ˈdeɪɪti,ˈdiːɪti/ : a god or goddess in a polytheistic religion, or someone that has been offered a divine status or figure; also used to refer to the supreme creature or creator in monotheistic religions like Islam and Christianity


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Metaphors and similes are two important figures of speech. Pick out the lines from the poem which are metaphorical.

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You have to address the morning assembly. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. On the basis of this poem, prepare a speech on the topic "Lives of great men are an inspiration to move forward...!"

Work in groups of four. Discuss the topic and take notes. The following points could form part of your discussion:


• Great men do not treat life in an insignificant way.


• Their life is full of actions done in the present.


• They always lead ('Be not like dumb, driven cattle)


• They do not look back, they don't worry about the future.


• 'Be a hero in strife'.


Write the speech using appropriate language.


(You could give example of great men/women of India.)


• Each group should present a speech in the morning assembly.


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Do you believe that actions that leave their footprints on the 'sands of time' ought to be emulated? Substantiate with examples from real life.

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"But to act, that each tomorrow

Find it farther than today"


In these lines the poet conveys a sense of urgency and importance of action in the present time which would help him evolve himself? Substantiate the poet's point of view with your own experiences of Life.