Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Application for excursion

 Write an application to the Principal for permission to go on an excursion or picnic

June 15, 2021

 

To

The Principal

Govt. Higher Secondary School

Sanasar.

 

Subject: Application for permission to go on an excursion.

 

Sir,

 

I, on behalf of the students of class 7th of your school, beg to inform you that we want to go on an excursion to Maantalai. It is one of the most famous picnic spots and a religious place also. It would be a great experience if we have the permission to go there. Few of our teachers have already agreed to accompany us. We ourselves will pay for the expenses. 

 

We, therefore, pray and hope that your honor would be so kind as to permit us to go on the excursion.

 

Obediently yours -

Surjeet Singh

On behalf of the students of class 7th

Govt. HSS Sanasar.

Mercy Poem Class 8th Tulip Series summary

Mercy

Poem Class8th, Tulip Series




The quality of mercy is not strained.


It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven

Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest:

It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.

'Tis mightiest in the mightiest; it becomes

The throned monarch better than his crown.

His scepter shows the force of temporal power,

The attribute to awe and majesty

Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;

But mercy is above this sceptered sway.

It is enthroned in the hearts of kings;

It is an attribute to God Himself;

And earthly power doth then show like God's

When mercy seasons justice.

                                        - William Shakespeare


Summary of the poem 


The poem ‘Mercy’ is a sonnet written by William Shakespeare. The poet says that the attribute of mercy is something which every a human being is born with but few intend to adhere very strictly to it, as we can only plead for mercy in our authority for the same. Mercy is like rain which falls off the heaven upon the earth after the scorching heat to quench its thirst. Mercy is a divine quality. It’s a double a blessing because it gives pleasure to both the giver and the receiver.

Mercy is more powerful than the most powerful kings. Mercy is better than the crown of the king because this crown can entitle him to the temporal authority only. He can threaten the people who’re very meek but he would be far from being admired. Everyone sets a high value on mercy. Mercy dwells in the heart of a real king who treats his people nicely and fairly without forcing them to toil hard. Mercy is compared to a drizzle which quenches the thirst of the earth after scorching heat.

Similarly, mercy soothes the aching nerves and heals the wounded hearts. Mercy is the quality of God. When mercy is mixed with justice, any earthly power can appear like a god.




Glossary

strain’d:                                     forced.

droppeth:                                   drops; descends

become:                                     to suit; to enhance the appearance of someone

crown:                                       symbolizes the supreme power of the king.

sceptre:                                      the royal wand,

enthroned:                                 seated(in the hearts of kings).

attribute:                                    quality.



Thinking about the Poem

Question 1. Where does the quality of mercy come from? Who are blessed by it?


Ans. The quality of mercy comes naturally. It is a divine quality which gives pleasure to both the giver and the receiver.2. How according to the poet is mercy better than the crown of the mightiest (the king)?

Question 2. How according to the poet is mercy better than the crown of the mightiest (the king)?

Ans. According to the poet is mercy is better than the crown of the mightiest kings because it earns us the love and respect of the people around. Moreover, the crown of the king is a temporal authority.


Question 3. What does scepter stand for? How does it affect the kings?


Ans. Scepter stands for authority. It affects the kings because many a time they do not use their powers fairly.

Mercy Poem Class8th, Tulip Series

Question 4. When does earthly power look like God’s?


Ans. Earthly power looks like God’s when it is mixed with justice.


Question 5. How is mercy alone the “sceptred sway”?


Ans. Because though you can make the people work the way you want them to, they will never feel compelled.


Question 6. What happens when mercy seasons justice?


Ans. It appears to be the power of God.


Language Work

a) “It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven”


Mercy has been compared to gentle rain using the word “as”. A comparison using the words ‘as’ and ‘like’ are called similes. However, comparisons not using these words are called metaphors.


Find out the similes and/or metaphors in the poem.


Ans. The similes are: As the gentle rain from heaven; power doth then show like God’s.


The Metaphors are: becomes the throned monarch; sceptre shows the force of temporal power.


b) The poet in the second line of the poem has used the word ‘droppeth’ which in poetical language means ‘to drop’. Find out the similar words in the poem and also write their meanings as used in the poem.


Ans. Blesseth – blessed


Doth – does


Reference to context with explanation

A) Reference to context: These lines have been taken from the poem, ‘Mercy’ authored by a renowned English poet, William Shakespeare. This poem is a part of the speech made by Portia when she tries to persuade shylock to show mercy on the poor Antonio and spare his life. In this poem, the poet talks about a godly attribute, mercy. The poet compares mercy to the earthly powers and imparts the idea that it is a mercy that is mightier than the mightiest. The poet wants to say that by showing mercy, humans connect to God as they make an exhibition of a godly virtue.


Explanation:

These are the opening lines of the poem in which the poet says that mercy is such a quality that is natural to a human being. It is not produced by effort, it flows out from a person like a benign river. The poet believes mercy to be a heavenly quality that has descended from the heavens and rested on the Earth.


Mercy is the kind of a virtue that comes with double blessings for it blesses the both – the one who shows it and the one who receives it.


B) Reference to the context:- These lines have been taken from the poem, ‘Mercy’ authored by a renowned English poet, William Shakespeare. This poem is a part of the speech made by Portia when she tries to persuade shylock to show mercy on the poor Antonio and spare his life. In this poem, the poet talks about a godly attribute, mercy. The poet compares mercy to the earthly powers and imparts the idea that it is a mercy that is mightier than the mightiest. The poet wants to say that by showing mercy, humans connect to God as they make an exhibition of a godly virtue.


Explanation:- In these lines, the poet makes a great deal of praise of the virtue, mercy. He, after comparing mercy to the different worldly powers, comes to the conclusion that mercy has the greatest power among all. A crown which is a symbol of authority and grace is overshadowed by this heavenly quality that is christened as mercy. A king or a ruler can exercise his power, his force throughout his life through his powers are limited on this earth only. They last for a short duration but time. The kingdoms where the king is so full of himself thinks high of himself, considers himself and his orders to be the best, are not the happy ones for there, in the hearts of the people, rests not the respect but fear of the monarch.


C) Reference to context:– These lines have been taken from the poem, ‘Mercy’ authored by a renowned English poet, William Shakespeare. This poem is a part of the speech made by Portia when she tries to persuade shylock to show mercy on the poor Antonio and spare his life. In this poem, the poet talks about a godly attribute, mercy. The poet compares mercy to the earthly powers and imparts the idea that it is a mercy that is mightier than the mightiest. The poet wants to say that by showing mercy, humans connect to God as they make an exhibition of a godly virtue.


Explanation:- In these lines, the poet places mercy above the royal rule because mercy doesn’t decorate our heads and is not present in the hands either. It shelters itself in the pious most place of a human body i.e. heart. Mercy is the quality that is present in God as well. Humans, by displaying this virtue, can thus relate themselves to the all supreme, the creator the Almighty. Humans ought to be just and fair while pronouncing the verdict against the culprits but they must always remember to adorn their justice with this heavenly quality known as mercy.

Monday, June 21, 2021

The Person I Like The Most essay for class 7th

 Essay in english

The Person I Like The Most


The personality that I admire the most is none other than Dr. APJ Kalam. The life Dr. APJ Kalam has been an inspiration not only for Indians, but for people from all other countries as well. He was an epitome of many virtues, dedication, self-mastery, and scientific attitude. People are born; people die. But some people after they are gone leave behind them a trail of light that illumines the path for the striving followers. Longfellow has praised such people as him in his poem, 'A Psalm of Life'. He glorifies such great souls in the following words:

" And, departing, leave behind us

Footprints on the sands of time;"

Dr. Kalam also belongs to the class of unforgettable personalities who have left an eternal blaze-trail after their passing away. Dr. Kalam can be termed as a gem of a great leader. His entire life has been an inspiration. Born in a humble family, he worked his way to great success. In order to support his family financially, he solved newspapers at a very tender age. In spite of being so famous and successful, he was exceedingly humble. He dedicated his life to his motherland. His contributions to make India a strong nation are beyond praise. As a scientist, he gave India the power of missiles. Lethal Agni, Prithvi, Akash, and Nag missiles were added to the national arsenal under his able guidance.  

He was a great human being, committed leader, and unparalleled statesman. He wrote many inspirational books; he was a charismatic speaker. His message for the youth of India filled them with new confidence. He appealed to all Indians to adopt the following words: “I can do it. We can do it. India can do it.” His vision was to see India standing among the most advanced nations of the world by 2020. I adore his teachings. I feel if we follow his teachings, we will achieve our national goals much faster.

The Nation honoured him by inaugurating APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial in His Hometown Peikarumbu,  Rameswaram on July 27, 2017. Honrable Prime Minister, Narender Modi took part in the inaugural ceremony; addressing the gathering on the occasion he lauded Dr.Kalam’s contributions to India and appealed to the youth to follow the footsteps of the great Indian scientist and leader.

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