Chapter 4.2 To Sir, With Love : HSC Maharashtra State Board Balbharati Solution English Yuvabharati

 

HSC Maharashtra State Board Balbharati Solution
English Yuvabharati

SECTION FOUR (Genre-Drama)

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Chapter 4.1 History of Novel
Chapter 4.2 To Sir, With Love
Chapter 4.3 Around the world in Eighty Days
Chapter 4.4 The sign of Four
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Chapter 4.2 To Sir, With Love

Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below. (4 marks)

1.     Half yearly report of the student's council highlights the conduct of Braithwaite‟s‟class. Justify.

Ans: The conduct of student’s of Braithwaite’s class during the Half yearly report was remarkable. They spoke knowledgably about their coursework and placed much emphasis on what they have learnt rather what they were taught. Each student came out as a surprise in their presentation. They presented their report in business-like manner.

2. In the questioning session Denham was expressing few students‟ feelings. Illustrate.

Ans: Dehman addressed and criticised the pattern of PT and games in school. He stressed on the fact that the school space limitations and activities too are limited. He complained that PT was pointless and monotonous and said that it would be better it to play a jolly good game than PT. All the boys gave him a loud cheer, it was because he was expressing their feelings.

3. Miss Philips effectively handled the questioning session. Give supporting details.

Ans: Miss Philips dealt with questions put to her with candor and authority. She would skillfully intervene to assist one of the other teachers without causing an embarrasement. While Denham criticizing the PT and games, again she took the reins and her stock promptly and very skillfully answered back to Denham’s question.

4. Write a short note on the event which took place on 15th November in Greenslade School.

Ans: 15th November was an important day for the students of Greenslade School as they had half yearly council report. Everyone was excited and was looking forward for this day. It was the day of children, as they arrange, present and control it. They allocate the duties among themselves in businesslike manner to make a neat programme. Each child arrived with proper and neat uniform.

5. The extract presents the narrator as a silent observer of the events. Explain.

Ans: As the event of Haly yearly report was entirely arranged, presented and controlled by the students themselves, having no much role of teachers to play, the narrator is the mute spectator of the entire happenings rather he is very surprised by his class’s conduct in managing the programme.

6. ‘Analyzing the change in the studentS’ behaviour in the presentation‟ is the central theme.

Ans: Each student acted business-like and professional. Beginning with the short quick introduction of Miss Joseph introducing all the presenters, to Denham addressing every girl with “Miss” before their names. Even the clever understanding of Miss Dare that her contribution has become anti-climax, respite communicating her thoughts.

7. Denham and Miss Joseph played a key role in the presentation of the half yearly report of students‟ council. Illustrate.

Answer: Miss Joseph was the one who started with introduction and short explanation of Student council’s purpose and activities. She explained with great detail to all the students giving a broad understanding of the entire council meeting. On the other hand Denham was sharp, crisp , confident and clear in expressing his points leaving a good mark to the juniors on being confident on the topic you are raising and speaking. He was at the same time very courteous to refer girls with “Miss”. This illustrates the fact that Denham and Miss Joseph played a key role.

8. The senior students presented their class report more confidently than the junior students. Give reasons.

Answer:There were many at the age of 12 years who joined the school previous summer, for which they were shy and frightened to stand before the school. Also with every increase in class students gain an ability to express themselves. Hence the seniors presented more confidently than the juniors.

9. Fernman was innovative and dramatic in his presentation. Discuss in brief.

Answer: Fernman presented his topic by bringing a skeleton on the stage which was joint by a hanger. He indeed created a humorous and light environment and it grabbed everyone’s attention. Now that everyone was attentive, he pitched his point to explain on a very serious note that all humans are same. This gathered him huge applause. Hence Fernman was innovative and dramatic in his presentation.

10. The stage has a great impact on the presentations of the students. Justify the statement.

Ans: Indeed speaking “in” a group speaking “to” a group are two different aspects. Stage creates an impact of you being in the limelight where upon all eyes are up to what you say and how you say. This makes the speaker more watchful in tone and language. It enhances your public speaking confidence. It gives an idea of the other side of the table where you stand and address the crowd. Hence the stage has a great impact on the presentations of the students.