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Format of e-mail and notice writing along with specimens Part A: E-mail Writing Format along with Sample Part B: Notice Writing Format along with Sample Part C: Specimens of e-mail and notice writing* Please stick to the format given in Part A and B . The specimens are there to help you understand what should go into the content of the email or notice. Don't follow the format of these specimens.    Part A: Email Writing  *Click on the images to maximize on screen.  Part B: Notice Writing Format (This is how it should be written in your answer scripts) Part C: Specimens of e-mail and notice writing

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Sample Essay Topics for ICSE  English Language Paper:- Previous years' essay topics of ICSE English Language Papers all in one place.  **You may practice writing essays on these topics according to the general instructions. However, please remember that ICSE never repeats the essays which have been in previous years board exams. Having said that, the more you practice writing, the better will be your writing skills. Also, going through the topics will give you a fair idea about the kind of topics you may expect in your board exams.  General instructions for this question in the board papers:-   - Do not spend more than 35 minutes on this question.    - Write a composition of reasonable length (350-400 words) on any ONE of the topics given below: 1. Society is influenced more by show than by substance. Relate an incident from your experience which brings out the truth of this statement. 2.  "Men and women should have equal rights." Give your views ...

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Hearts and Hands Literary Devices Literary Style Irony Hearts and Hands, like most O. Henry stories, incorporates irony in several ways. Situational Irony The most striking one is the final reveal. Readers do not expect the smart, charming Easton to be the criminal and the rough-looking man to be the marshal. This situational irony is what lends beauty to an otherwise straightforward story. Verbal Irony There are also several examples of verbal irony in the story. For instance, consider Easton's comment on his butterfly days being over. We might assume that he was talking about his socialising days. However, he was really hinting at the fact that he would soon be locked up. Symbolism The title of the story 'Hearts and Hands' is highly symbolic. Both words are symbolically represented throughout the story. Hearts The marshal shows kindness towards Mr Easton by pretending to be the prisoner. This symbolises that he is moved by Easton's plight and hence his 'heart'...

Hearts and Hands Themes Theme Appearances can be deceptive The main theme of the story is centred on the fact that appearances can be deceptive. People don't often 'look' a certain part. We see this clearly in all the three main characters. Mr Easton looked pleasant and honest, but was in fact a prisoner. Miss Fairchild looked well bred, worldly and educated, but was easily duped. Lastly, the marshal looked glum and unsophisticated compared to the other two characters. However, by the end of the story it was he who had the most honour, wit and class, clearly outstripping the other two. Kindness Kindness is another theme seen across the story. The most obvious form of kindness came from the marshal who understood Mr Easton's embarrassment in meeting his lady friend. He helped Easton out of a tough spot by taking on the role of the prisoner. Another incident in the story that could be seen as an act of implied kindness is revealed in the conversation between the two passe...

Hearts and Hands Character Analysis Characters The main characters in the story are Mr Easton, Miss Fairchild and the marshal. The other two passengers play a short but significant role as well. Mr Easton Mr Easton is described as a young and handsome man, who appears bold and honest. Despite being a prisoner, Mr Easton is clearly a charming and polite man. His manners and conversation with Miss Fairchild lead one to believe that it is he who is the marshal, not the other man. Although he is initially flustered to see Miss Fairchild, he regains composure quickly. He continues talking to Miss Fairchild with the same 'open countenance" that seems to come naturally to him. He also politely informs Miss Fairchild why he cannot shake her hands after she had initiated the gesture. Mr Easton is also an excellent liar. He is caught off guard at the sight of Miss Fairchild. However, after the marshal discreetly lets him reverse their roles for the sake of appearances, Easton gladly con...

Hearts and Hands Context and Summary Context O. Henry was born as William Sydney Porter in 1862 at Greensboro, North Carolina. Before he took up writing full time, he worked as a pharmacist, draftsman, and journalist and even as a bank teller.. O. Henry is remembered for his short stories, particularly his use of clever wordplay and unexpected endings. His stories revolve around the lives and aspirations of common people, and often touch upon the themes of coincidence, deception and fate. Cabbages and Kings was his first short story collection. The Four Million, another collection, includes masterpieces like The Gift of the Magi and The Cop and the Anthem. Hearts and Hands, which was published in 1902, is about an unexpected meeting between two acquaintances, Miss Fairchild and Mr Easton. Miss Fairchild seems to be thrilled to see her old friend as a marshal in the West. However, in true O. Henry style, things aren't really what they seem. Summary Here is a summary of the story Hea...

Hearts and Hands Question and Answers 1 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.t As they passed down the aisle of the coach the only vacant seat offered was a reversed one facing the attractive young woman. Here the linked couple seated themselves. i Who are they'? Why have 'they' been referred to as a "linked couple'? The term 'they' here refers to two of the characters in the story 'Hearts and Hands Mr Easton and the marshal. They are also being referred to as a linked couple because the two of them were handcuffed together. Which train did the linked couple board? What else does the author tell us about the train? The marshal and Mr Easton boarded the B. & M. Express at Denver. The author tells us that a large number of passengers boarded the train at Denver. The coach that the two men boarded was crowded and had only one vacant seat. iii Who was the attractive young woman? How does the author describe her? The attracti...

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A Face in the Dark Themes and Literary Style For a fun animated video explanation, click here:  https://youtu.be/s5mdOSC1vlU Setting The initial part of the story is set in a pine forest in Simla, while towards the end of the story the action shifts towards the school buildings on the outskirts of Simla. The entire sequence is played out in the dark with Bond successfully making use of fear, suspense and mystery to keep the readers' interest. Key Theme Fear of the supernatural The predominant theme of the story is human beings' fear of the supernatural. The author tells us how people avoided walking through the forest at night because of the eerie sounds made by the pine trees. It is obvious that people were afraid of encountering ghosts. Mr Oliver's concern for the schoolboy lasts only till he believes that the boy is a human being. He runs for his life once the boy reveals his ghostly, featureless face. Literary Style Captivating narrative style A Face in the Dark is an...

A Face in the Dark Character Analysis For a fun animated video explanation, click here:  https://youtu.be/s5mdOSC1vlU Mr Oliver The only character in the story is Mr Oliver, an Anglo-Indian teacher at a prestigious school. He is a bachelor. The author informs us that Mr Oliver was fearless and did not get spooked by the sounds made by the pine trees on windy days. Hence, he took the short cut through the forest even at night. In the brief encounter with a student, Mr Oliver comes across as both strict and kind. He is annoyed to see a schoolboy breaking school rules by being out in the dark. However, the moment he realises that the student. is crying, he displays concern and speaks kindly to the student.

Summary For a fun animated video explanation, click here:  https://youtu.be/s5mdOSC1vlU Here is a summary of the story A Face in the Dark by Ruskin Bond. Mr Oliver, an Anglo-Indian teacher who taught at a prestigious school on the outskirts of Simla, was returning to school late one night after a visit to the Simla Bazaar. The Bazaar was almost three miles from the school. Mr Oliver usually visited it in the evening and returned to school after dark. On his way back, he would take. a short cut through the pine forest. Few people did this because the trees made eerie sounds on windy days. But Mr Oliver was not faint-hearted. As Mr Oliver moved along the narrow path, the flickering light of his torch fell on a boy sitting alone on a rock. Mr Oliver was. annoyed since schoolboys were not supposed to be out after dark. The boy had covered his face with his hands and appeared to be crying. His body shook as he wept soundlessly. Mr Oliver's anger gave way to concern. He gently aske...

A Face in the Dark Question and Answers  For a fun animated video explanation, click here:  https://youtu.be/s5mdOSC1vlU Extract I From before Kipling’s time, the school had been run……..the school for several years. 1. Who was Mr Oliver? What was his usual leisure activity? Mr Oliver was an Anglo-Indian teacher, who was teaching in a school, located three miles away from Shimla. He would usually walk down to the Shimla Bazar and would return after dark by taking a shortcut through the pine forest. 2. What was called ‘Eton of the East’? Why? The all-boys school in Shimla, in which Mr Oliver was a teacher has been called ‘Eton of the East.’ Eton college is one of the most reputable and expensive English boarding school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor(UK). Mr Olvier’s school was called ‘Eton of the East’ because the school had been run on English public school lines and the boys, were mostly from wealthy Indian families. 3. What kind of weather was ther...

After Blenheim Click on the links given alongside the topics:- 1. Question and Answers:  http://after-blenheim-question-and-answers 2. Background and Summary:  http://after-blenheim-background-and-summary 3. Poetic Devices:  http://after-blenheim-poetic-devices 4. Character Analysis :  http://after-blenheim-character-analysis.

After Blenheim Character Analysis Characters The main characters in the story are Kaspar, an old man, and Wilhelmine and Peterkin, his grandchildren. Old Kaspar Old Kaspar represents the common man. He truly believes in the romantic ideals of war. He feels proud about the 'famous victory of the army even though he does not know why the war was fought in the first place. He even refers to Prince Eugene as 'our good Prince Eugene'. Even though 'victory' cost the lives of thousands of innocent people, he believes that these sacrifices and destruction must be a part of every famous victory. Kaspar does not question commonly held beliefs and blindly accepts whatever he hears. Unlike his grandchildren, he does not even once question why the victory was considered great or famous. He even corrects Wilhelmine who declares that the war was 'a very wicked thing'. Wilhelmine and Peterkin Wilhelmine and Peterkin are Old Kaspar's grandchildren. They are highly inquis...

After Blenheim Background and Summary Context Born in 1774 in Bristol, England, Robert Southey was a prominent poet of the Romantic period and had strong connections with Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth. He was England's Poet Laureate for 30 years from 1813 to 1843. Southey's works include the play The Fall of Robespierre, the poem The Inchcape Rock and several heroic epics, such as Thalaba the Destroyer and Madoc. However, he is more famous now for his prose and a treasured children's fable called The Story of the Three Bears, which has achieved lasting fame as the original Goldilocks story. After Blenheim is an anti-war ballad based on the Battle of Blenheim that took place in Southern Germany in 1704. The battle, considered a turning point in European history, was won by an army led by the Duke of Marlborough of England and Prince Eugene of Savoy. Southey's poem revolves around a conversation between an old man and his grandchildren. The ol...

After Blenheim Questions and Answers ( Part A: Reference to Context Part B: Long Answer Type Questions Question 1. It was a summer evening, Old Kaspar's work was done, And he before his cottage door Was sitting in the sun, And by him sported on the green His little grandchild Wilhelmine, (a) What kind of atmosphere is seen in the extract given above? Where does the scene take place ? (b) Why was the old man Kaspar sitting before the door of his cottage? What mood was he in?  (c) What was the profession of the old man? In which stanza do we come to know about his profession and how? (d) Who were two grand children of Old Kaspar? What kind of nature did they have? Where was Wilhelmine playing? (e) What was the topic of conversation and who participated in the conversation and when ? (f) Which battle does the poet describe in the poem: What does he condemn? Under whose leadership did the English get glorious victory? Answers:- (a) It is summer evening. A kind of serenity and peace per...