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 Key Points This poem contrasts a tiger when it is in its natural habitat and when it is imprisoned in a zoo. On a starry night, the poet sees a tiger in a zoo. The tiger moves slowly up and down in his cage The  tiger is full of rage but is quiet in his helplessness. The poet is moved to pity for the tiger The poet says that the tiger should have been in the jungle.. But sadly the  tiger is locked behind bars in a concrete cell The tiger does not take any notice of the visitors The tiger is no longer free to move in his natural habitat​ Explanation of stanza 1 The tiger moves up and down of his cage. The stripes on his body are of strong bright colour. The tiger moves quietly on his velvet pads. He is full of rage but is quiet. (because he knows that he is helpless here.) Explanation of stanza 2 Looking at the imprisoned tiger, the poet  is filled with pity. He says that the poor tiger should have been in his natural habitat. Then at this point of the night ,he would have been lying i

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  S. No. Words Meaning 1. Tonga A two-wheeler carriage used in rural areas  2. Trough A long narrow open container used for holding animals food 3. Wicked Slightly cruel but intending to upset anyone 4. Beneath Under or below something 5. Sparkle To shine brightly 6. Delicacy Something pleasant to eat 7. Scoop To pick up 8. Shred Something that has been torn 9. Blazer A type of jacket 10. Fastened Attached, joined or fixed 11. Messy Refers to disorder or untidiness 12. Ornamental Decorative 13. Wrench To pull something suddenly and violently 14.