#Notes
FULL CBSE BOARD-DEPTH NOTES – HOW TO TELL WILD ANIMALS
Exam-Oriented Introduction:
“How to Tell Wild Animals” is a humorous poem that uses irony and exaggeration to describe dangerous animals. In CBSE exams, it is tested for humour, satire, poetic devices, and tone. Students should identify irony rather than take instructions literally.
Central Idea & Interpretation:
The poet humorously suggests that one can identify wild animals through the way they attack or kill humans. The exaggerated descriptions create comic irony while subtly warning about the dangers of wildlife.
Humour & Irony (High-Scoring):
Humour arises from absurd advice; irony lies in learning animal identification only after being harmed.
Tone:
Playful, sarcastic, humorous.
Central Message:
The poem entertains while indirectly emphasising respect for wildlife and awareness of danger.
Poetic Devices:
• Rhyme scheme: Regular
• Irony: Learning through fatal encounters
• Alliteration: “lep and lep”
Exam-Oriented Introduction:
“How to Tell Wild Animals” is a humorous poem that uses irony and exaggeration to describe dangerous animals. In CBSE exams, it is tested for humour, satire, poetic devices, and tone. Students should identify irony rather than take instructions literally.
Central Idea & Interpretation:
The poet humorously suggests that one can identify wild animals through the way they attack or kill humans. The exaggerated descriptions create comic irony while subtly warning about the dangers of wildlife.
Humour & Irony (High-Scoring):
Humour arises from absurd advice; irony lies in learning animal identification only after being harmed.
Tone:
Playful, sarcastic, humorous.
Central Message:
The poem entertains while indirectly emphasising respect for wildlife and awareness of danger.
Poetic Devices:
• Rhyme scheme: Regular
• Irony: Learning through fatal encounters
• Alliteration: “lep and lep”
#Textbook Q & A
TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS – MODEL CBSE ANSWERS (HOW TO TELL WILD ANIMALS)
Q1. How does the poet create humour in the poem?
Answer: The poet creates humour through exaggerated situations and ironic advice, suggesting that people identify animals only after being attacked by them.
Q2. Why is the advice in the poem considered ironic?
Answer: The advice is ironic because it is impractical and dangerous, making identification possible only after harm occurs.
Q3. What is the central theme of the poem? (8 marks)
Answer: The poem humorously highlights human ignorance and the dangers of wildlife while entertaining readers through wit and satire.
Q1. How does the poet create humour in the poem?
Answer: The poet creates humour through exaggerated situations and ironic advice, suggesting that people identify animals only after being attacked by them.
Q2. Why is the advice in the poem considered ironic?
Answer: The advice is ironic because it is impractical and dangerous, making identification possible only after harm occurs.
Q3. What is the central theme of the poem? (8 marks)
Answer: The poem humorously highlights human ignorance and the dangers of wildlife while entertaining readers through wit and satire.
#Worksheet
WORKSHEET – HOW TO TELL WILD ANIMALS (30 FULLY SOLVED QUESTIONS)
1. Poet of the poem? Carolyn Wells
2. Poem type: Humorous
3. The Asian lion attacks by: Leaping
4. Bengal tiger kills by: Biting
5. Leopard spots symbolise: Camouflage
6. Bear hugs tightly: Deadly
7. Hyena laughs because: It feeds on victims
8. Crocodile sheds tears while: Killing
9. Tone of poem: Comic
10. Use of irony: High
11. Poem warns about: Danger
12. Method of teaching: Humour
13. Rhyme scheme: Regular
14. Leopard spots are: Permanent
15. Central idea: Humorous awareness
16. Poem entertains through: Exaggeration
17. Animals described are: Wild
18. Irony makes poem: Amusing
19. Poet’s purpose: Entertainment
20. Learning outcome: Be cautious
21. Poem mocks: Human ignorance
22. Advice is meant to be: Joking
23. Mood: Light-hearted
24. Danger is shown by: Animal attacks
25. Technique used: Satire
26. Poem’s appeal: Humour
27. Moral: Respect wildlife
28. Poem is memorable due to: Wit
29. Wild animals demand: Caution
30. Overall message: Laugh and learn
1. Poet of the poem? Carolyn Wells
2. Poem type: Humorous
3. The Asian lion attacks by: Leaping
4. Bengal tiger kills by: Biting
5. Leopard spots symbolise: Camouflage
6. Bear hugs tightly: Deadly
7. Hyena laughs because: It feeds on victims
8. Crocodile sheds tears while: Killing
9. Tone of poem: Comic
10. Use of irony: High
11. Poem warns about: Danger
12. Method of teaching: Humour
13. Rhyme scheme: Regular
14. Leopard spots are: Permanent
15. Central idea: Humorous awareness
16. Poem entertains through: Exaggeration
17. Animals described are: Wild
18. Irony makes poem: Amusing
19. Poet’s purpose: Entertainment
20. Learning outcome: Be cautious
21. Poem mocks: Human ignorance
22. Advice is meant to be: Joking
23. Mood: Light-hearted
24. Danger is shown by: Animal attacks
25. Technique used: Satire
26. Poem’s appeal: Humour
27. Moral: Respect wildlife
28. Poem is memorable due to: Wit
29. Wild animals demand: Caution
30. Overall message: Laugh and learn