Question

reference contest explation conculsion

Answer 1

Often, a reference to context involves an explanation of a quote. Examples of providing context include discussing what leads to the quote, what the quote itself means, what it reveals about the story, and what it could mean for the rest of the story, as well. 

Answer 2

1. Objectives
The presentation aims at -
• teaching you to explain the given abstract/passage
with reference to the context.
• developing skills of subjective reading i.e., interpretation
of and reaction to the attitude, tone of the poet.
• developing writing skills by reading through the text to
relate the passage to thematic organisation.
• equipping you to explain the poetic devices.

2. Format
 To attempt an explanation of a passage divide
your answer in to two sub-headings.
(a) Reference to the context
(b) Explanation
2.1 Writing Reference to the Context
Step-I
 Begin by mentioning the name of the poem and
the poet of that particular poem.
For example:
These lines have been taken from the poem ___
written by _____
or
This is an extract from the poem ______ written
by ______
or
These lines occur in the poem ____written by ___

Step-II
 Briefly describe the context/situation in which the
chosen lines occur.
 Identify the order/place in the poem i.e., whether
the lines under reference happen to be the opening
or concluding lines, whether it is the first stanza or
the last stanza or it occurs in the middle of the
poem.
 Identify the form of the poem whether it is a
sonnet, lyric, dramatic monologue, ode or ballad
etc. You may incorporate this information while
referring to the context of the given passage e.g.;
This is the first/second etc. stanza of the
sonnet/lyric etc. ….
Important points to remember
 You should be able to identify the poem, name the
poet and locate the passage in the poem.


2.2 Writing Explanation
Step-I
 Give a simple and brief meaning of the passage.
 Look for the hidden meaning conveyed through
poetic devices. Make a mention of similes symbols,
metaphor, personification, imagery etc. if any used
by the poet in the given lines.
Step-II
 Bring out the meaning of these poetic devices.
Step-III
 Relate the underlying relevance and beauty of these
poetic features by way of commenting on their
effect in the poem.