Question

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:-

‘Oh yes, we know it keeps them still,

They don't climb out the window sill,

They never fight or kick or punch,

They leave you free to cook the lunch

And wash the dishes in the sink

But did you ever stop to think,

To wonder just exactly what

This does to your beloved tot?

IT ROTS THE SENSE IN THE HEAD!

IT KILLS IMAGINATION DEAD!

IT CLOGS AND CLUTTERS UP THE MIND!

IT MAKES A CHILD SO DULL AND BLIND

HE CAN NO LONGER UNDERSTAND

A FANTASY, A FAIRYLAND!

HIS BRAIN BECOMES AS SOFT AS CHEESE!

HIS POWERS OF THINKING RUST AND FREEZE!

HE CANNOT THINK HE ONLY SEES!’


a. What technique does Dahl use to convey the main message of the poem?

Answer: The poet tells that the television makes the children inactive also it supports the parents to do their work without any interruptions of their children


b. How are televisions helpful to parents?

Answer: The television is useful for the parents because children will not fight each other and leave their parents to complete their household works. The television hypothesis the children


c. Describe the effects of television on children’s mind.

Answer: According to the poet, watching television is not good for children. It kills the children's imagination power. It make the children's mind dull.


d. Who or what does the poet mean by ‘it’ and ‘them’?

Answer: The poet means the television by 'it' and the children by 'them'


e. How does ‘it’ keep ‘them’ still?

Answer: The children do not climb out of the window sill and they do not fight or kick or punch while watching television. In this way the television makes the children still ​

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