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Albert Einstein - Theoretical physicist Life span:                               14 March 1879 - 18 April 1955 Key Contributions:               Theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, mass–energy equivalence formula (E=mc^2) Nobel Prize in Physics:         1921 for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect Birth and Early Life : Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Württemberg, Germany. His mother perceived him as unusual due to his larger head and late speech development. Education : He attended school in Munich and later moved to Switzerland to complete his education. Einstein excelled in mathematics and physics, eventually graduating from the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich in 1900. Ea...

  Analytical Paragraph: Format and Explanation An analytical paragraph is a concise piece of writing that breaks down data, information, or a given text into its essential components. It demands a clear, objective analysis and presentation of the facts.   Format of an Analytical Paragraph Typically, an analytical paragraph follows a standard structure: Introduction: Briefly introduces the topic or subject matter.   States the overall trend or main point of the data. Body: Provides detailed analysis of the data. Highlights key points, comparisons, contrasts, or patterns. Supports analysis with specific data points or examples.     Conclusion: Summarizes the main findings of the analysis. Offers a brief, objective conclusion based on the data. Key Characteristics of an Analytical Paragraph Conciseness: Aim for a paragraph length of 100-120 words. Objectivit...

In the first stanza, the poetess describes the forest as the true home of trees, using them as a metaphor to illustrate human devastation of forests. Trees, essential for biodiversity, have been harvested to meet human needs and confined within homes. Now, the poetess narrates their symbolic return to the desolate forest, marking a pivotal moment for ecological rejuvenation. In their absence, birds couldn’t perch, insects couldn’t shelter, and sunlight couldn’t filter through the canopy. However, by the next morning, the forest will be filled with trees once again. In the second stanza, Adrienne Rich vividly describes their determined struggle to free themselves from the confines of mankind. The poetess describes how the tree roots toil all night to free themselves from veranda cracks. Leaves strain against the glass to break the ceiling, while stems toughen from the continuous effort. Limited space causes branches to shrink. As trees slowly depart, they resemble discharged hospital pa...

  Types of Poetic Devices Poetic devices are literary techniques that poets use to create specific effects in their writing. They add depth, richness, and musicality to poetry, making it more engaging and memorable for readers. Here are some of the most common types of poetic devices: Alliteration : The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or syllables. Example: “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” Assonance : The repetition of vowel sounds within words. Example: “I hear the soft sigh of the waves.” Metaphor : A figure of speech that compares two things that are not alike to make a deeper meaning. Example: “Life is a journey.” Simile : A figure of speech that compares two things using the words “like” or “as.” Example: “Her eyes sparkled like stars.” Personification : A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things or ideas. Example: “The wind danced ...

 I. Change the following dialogues in indirect speech of narration: 1. Mother: Where were you? Daughter: I was on the terrace playing. Mother: Please do not go without prior permission. Daughter: This was the first time ever that I went on the terrace. Mother: Remember, do not go there alone. Narrator: The mother asked her daughter where she had been. The daughter replied that she had been playing on the terrace. The mother then told her not to go without prior permission. The daughter said that it was the first time she had ever gone to the terrace. Mother warned her daughter not to go there alone. Mother asked her daughter where she had been, to which the daughter replied that she had been on the terrace playing. The mother then requested her daughter not to go without prior permission. The daughter mentioned that it was the first time she had ever gone on the terrace. The mother reminded her daughter not to go there alone. II. Finish the sentences using Reported speech. Alwa...

  I.  Read the following dialogues and report in indirect narration. 1. Rajesh : Where are you going, Rohan? Rohan : I am going to the temple to offer flowers. Rajesh : Do you worship everyday and go to the temple? Rohan : Yes, I go to the temple everyday to worship Lord Shiva. Answer: Rajesh asked Rohan where was he going. Rohan replied that he was going to the temple to offer flowers. Rajesh then asked him if he worshipped every day and went to the temple. Rohan replied in the affirmative and said that he went to the temple every day to worship Lord Shivai 2. Teacher : I want all students to quietly do the work. Students : Will you allow us to go for games after this? Teacher : First, all of you have to finish your work. Students : We promise that we will finish our work first. Answer: Teacher instructed the students that she wanted them to quietly do the work. The students asked if she would allow them to go for games after that. The teacher insisted that first, all of them...

Meanings of words and phrases to keep an eye: to watch someone or something carefully now and then: something that happens sometimes but not very often or regularly ill-equipped: not having the necessary resources or qualities for a particular role or task makeshift: something temporary and of low quality, but used because of a sudden need asset: a useful or valuable thing or person miraculously: very effective or surprising, or difficult to believe conjure: to make something appear by magic leisurely: in a relaxed way, without hurrying dozing off: to fall into a light sleep unintentionally thrall: the state of being in someone’s control influenced: the power to have an effect on people or things dramatic: full of action and excitement gesture: a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling deserted: empty or abandoned sprawled: spread across inclined: likely or wanting to do something uncritically: accepting something too easily hauled: pull or drag with ef...