UNIT 1C
A MELODIOUS COMPANION
A
Friend Found In Music
Bryanna T Perkins
WORD MEANING
1. Feel
blue – feeling sad and dull
2. Pull
through – in a difficult situation
3. Therapy
– treatment
C.2 FROM THE TEXT.
a. What does the speaker mean by the phrase pull
through?
The phrase ‘pull through’ means to go through a
difficult situation.
b. How can music be a friend?
In a difficult situation when no one seems to
understand you and gives no company; music is best companion to overcome the
difficulties. Through its rhythm, melodies, lyrics, and emotional resonance; it
offers comfort and supports in times of joy or sorrow.
C.3 Read the poem
and fill in the chart given below:
a. What were your thoughts when you read
the poem for the first time?
Ans: I
thought of music as the most comfortable part to live with it.
b. My favourite line in this poem is
Ans: Music
is the needed friend, when no one seems to care.
Because, it is so true that even when I am all alone,
music can give me company and make me cheerful.
c. List the example of alliteration from
the poem.
Ans: That
moves me to the core (repeating the ‘m’ in moves me.)
Music lifts my spirit. (repeating the ‘m’ in Music,
my.)
d. Mention the rhyme scheme of the poem.
Ans: abcb,
abcb, abcb
e. What could be the alternate title for
the poem? Why?
Ans: My
choice of alternate title for the poem is, “Living with Music” because music
touches all aspects of our lives and it is the best and healthy to live with
music.
Ex. C.4 (Page: 25)
Music is the ocean
That pulls me to the shore.
Music is the rhythm
That moves me to the core.
Music is the therapy
I need when I feel blue.
Music lifts my spirits
To make sure I pull through.
a. The
poet says that music moves her to the core. This means that music is very
ii. impactful
b. Music lifts my spirits
To
make sure I pull through
These lines show a cause-effect relationship. Pick the option that shows a cause-effect relationship.
i.
Option 1
c. Choose the image that displays the
meaning of the phrase feel blue.
iii.
Image 3 (feel blue – when someone feels sad and depressed)
d. Pull
through is an example of a phrasal verb. Pick the option that is an
incorrect phrasal verb with the word pull.
iv.
pull onwards
e. Read
the sentences given below. Select the sentences that the TRUE based on the
extract.
Sentence
1: Music has been compared to an ocean
Sentence
2: The poet is in favour of children learning music.
Sentence
3: Music has a special connection with our spirits.
Sentence
4: Music helps one survive a difficult situation.
Sentence
5: The poet goes for therapy often.
i.
Sentences 1 and 4
Ex. C.5 (Page: 27)
a.
The poet considers music as
ii.
a true friend.
b. Choose the option with the quote
related to the main idea of the poem.
iii.
Music is the moonlight in the gloomy night of life. John Paul
c. Choose the option that fits with the
following –
care: bother; cheerful: …………………….
iv. glum
C.6 Answer the
following questions:
a. What effect does music have on the
poet?
The poem conveys the effect of music as a powerful
force that deeply influences the poet’s emotions, provides therapeutic
benefits, uplifts their spirits, and acts as a needed friend in times when no
one seems to care.
b. The poet says that music is the
needed friend, when no one seems to care. How can music be a friend?
In a difficult situation when no one seems to
understand you and gives you no company; music is best companion to overcome
the difficulties. Music can be a needed friend by offering emotional support,
when one feels blue. It lifts one’s spirits at the time of struggle and difficulties
of life.
c. Music lifts my spirits. Explain
this statement.
"Music lifts my spirits," it suggests that
music has the ability to improve the emotional well-being at the time of
difficulties and sadness. Thus music can keep one away from distraction of
negativity.
C.7 Answer the
following questions in details:
a. Justify the title of the poem – A
Friend Found In Music.
Music is a friend that does not judge. It understands
us without words. It supports us through every emotional journey. It listens to
our sorrows, celebrates our joys, and gives company in times of loneliness.
With such abilities music becomes a trusted companion with constant presence in
our lives. Hence the title “A Friend Found In Music” is justified.
b. Imagine the poet is writing an
informal letter to her friend on World Music Day regarding the impact of music
on her life. Write the letter for her.
You may begin like this…
Dear Anna,
It is good to hear from you. Today is World Music Day,
so I have decided to tell you how music has shaped my life. Music has always
been my constant companion. It has been with me through my ups and downs…
DO BY SELF
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