summary of the poem -How to Tell Wild Animals by Carolyn Wells,which is a part of the CBSE Class 10 English textbook First Flight || Cbse class 10 board exam

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 Here is a summary of the poem -How to Tell Wild Animals by Carolyn Wells,which is a part of the CBSE Class 10 English textbook First Flight:

         

              The  poem is a humorous guide to identifying wild animals in the jungles of Asia. The poet uses vivid imagery and wordplay to describe the animals in a way that is both informative and entertaining.

In the first stanza, the poet describes a lion, which is a large and tawny beast with a fearsome roar. 

In the second stanza, the poet describes a tiger, which is a smaller and more noble wild animal with black stripes on its yellow hide(or skin background).

 In the third stanza, the poet describes a leopard, which has a black spotted hide and it is known for its jumping ability.

 In the fourth stanza, the poet describes a bear, which is a large and powerful animal that is known for its hugging ability. Bear kill its prey by gives a tight hug.

 In the fifth stanza, the poet describes a hyenas which is known for its smilling face. crocodile is known for its tears.

 In the sixth and final stanza,the poet describes a chameleon, which is a small and harmless animal that is known for its ability to change color.It is like the lizard -like creature which doesn't have ears and wings.

The poem ends with the poet warning the reader to be careful when they are in the Jungle, as wild animals can be dangerous.
Here are some of the humorous elements of the poem:

● The poet uses exaggeration to describe the animals, making them seem even

more fearsome and dangerous than they really are. For example, the lion is said

to be "so big that you might die of fear" and the tiger is said to be "so fast that

you can't see it coming."

● The poet uses puns and wordplay to create a humorous effect. For example, the

poet refers to the chameleon as a "sneaky-peeky" animal and the crocodile as a

"tearful creature."

● The poet uses rhyme and rhythm to make the poem more enjoyable to read.

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• NCERT solutions for Class 10 English First Flight Chapter 4, How to Tell Wild Animal.