Class 8 English Poorvi Chapter 1 The Wit that Won Hearts Question Answers | NCERT Solutions 2026-27 | Amresh Academy

 

📘 Class 8 English – Poorvi

🌟 Chapter 1: The Wit that Won Hearts

✨ Question Answers | Amresh Academy

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The Wit that Won Hearts Question Answer – Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 1)

I. Select qualities of a person who uses wit from the box given below:

Now, discuss reasons for your choice of qualities.

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✨ Answer:

🌟 Qualities of a Person Who Uses Wit

🔹 Wise 🧠

🔹 Clever ⚡

🔹 Humorous 😂

🔹 Observant 👀

🔹 Charming 😊

🔹 Creative 🎨

🔹 Confident 💪

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💬 Discussion: Reasons for Your Choice of Qualities

🧠 1. Wise

👉 A witty person often has deep understanding and uses their knowledge wisely to solve problems.

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⚡ 2. Clever

👉 Wit involves quick thinking and smart responses.

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😂 3. Humorous

👉 Wit is closely related to humour (हास्य); witty people can make others laugh or smile even in tense situations.

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👀 4. Observant

👉 Witty people notice small details that others might miss, helping them respond cleverly.

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😊 5. Charming

👉 Witty people’s words and humour can make them likable and win hearts ❤️

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🎨 6. Creative

👉 Witty people think out-of-the-box and find unique solutions to problems.

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💪 7. Confident

👉 It takes confidence to speak cleverly, especially in front of others.

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🤝 II. Work in Pairs

👉 Work in pairs and answer the riddles that are given below.

👉 Share the answers with your classmates and teacher.

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✨ Answer:

🧩 Riddle Answers

🔹 1. Words 📝

🔹 2. Future 🔮

🔹 3. Time ⏳

🔹 4. Secret 🤫

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📘 The Wit that Won Hearts Class 8 Question Answer

🤝 Discuss in Pairs (Page 2)

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❓ Question 1.

Why are qualities like humour and wit important in a person?

👉 Answer:

• Humour and wit help a person deal with difficult situations calmly and wisely 🧠
• They make communication more engaging 💬
• Help in solving problems peacefully ✌️
• These qualities also make a person more likable and approachable 😊

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❓ Question 2.

Why do you think kings and queens preferred to have witty people among their courtiers?

👉 Answer:

• Witty courtiers like Tenali Rama could lighten tense moments 😄
• Offer clever solutions to difficult problems 💡
• Entertain the court 🎭
• Their intelligence and humour helped in maintaining harmony and giving wise advice 👑

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❓ Question 3.

If you were asked to solve a disagreement between two people, what approach would you take?

👉 Answer:

• I would first listen to both sides patiently without judging 👂
• Try to find common ground 🤝
• Help them understand each other’s perspectives 🔍
• Use humour or examples to ease tension 😌
• Guide them toward a peaceful solution ✨

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❓ Question 4.

Have you ever been in a situation where a small misunderstanding led to a big problem? How was it resolved?

👉 Answer:

• Yes, once I misunderstood a friend’s message and thought they were upset with me 😟
• I felt hurt, and we didn’t talk for days 😔
• Later, when we spoke honestly, we realised it was just a simple miscommunication 💬
• Talking openly and forgiving each other helped us resolve the issue ❤️

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📖 Class 8 English

🌟 The Wit that Won Hearts Question Answer

🗣️ Let us Discuss (Page 7)

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🔧 I. Rectify the Following False Statements from the Text

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❌ Question 1.

The queen insulted the king by speaking against the quality of his poem.

✅ Answer:

👉 The queen yawned due to tiredness, not to insult him 😴

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❌ Question 2.

Tenali Rama immediately went to the king and convinced him to talk to the queen.

✅ Answer:

👉 Tenali Rama first planned a clever strategy before acting 🧠

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❌ Question 3.

The courtiers admired the king’s poem and praised his literary talent.

✅ Answer:

👉 The courtiers avoided the king and made excuses 🙈

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❌ Question 4.

The ministers in the court were eager to hear Tenali Rama’s idea about paddy cultivation.

✅ Answer:

👉 The ministers were sceptical and mocked Tenali Rama 😏

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❌ Question 5.

The king never realised his mistake and continued to stay angry with the queen.

✅ Answer:

👉 The king realised his mistake and apologized ❤️

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The Wit that Won Hearts Class 8 Questions and Answers – Let us think and reflect (Pages 7-9)

I. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.

1. “… The king thought I was disrespecting his poem and stormed off. Since then, he has not spoken to me. If I had known this would happen I would have chosen another day. Help me, please, Rama. Only you can help the king understand. ”

Rama nodded thoughtfully. “If you like, I will try my best to resolve this matter, Your Highness. But this needs a well-planned approach and I may need time to find the right strategy. ”

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✨ Answer:

👉 The queen believes that only Tenali Rama can help because he is witty, wise, and trusted by the king 🤴🧠

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❓ (ii) What does the queen’s statement,

“If I had known this would happen, I would have chosen another day”, suggest about her feelings?

Options:

A. She is angry at the king for overreacting.

B. She regrets the unintended misunderstanding.

C. She believes the poem was not worth listening to.

D. She is worried that the king might punish her.

👉 Answer:

✅ B. She regrets the unintended misunderstanding. 😔

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❓ (iii) How does Tenali Rama’s response reflect his wisdom and problem-solving skills?

👉 Answer:

• Tenali Rama’s response shows his patience, wisdom, and ability to plan carefully before acting 🧠✨

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📝 (iv) Fill in the blank

The king’s reaction shows that he is sensitive and ___________

(has a lot of faith/takes great pride) in his poetry.

👉 Answer:

✅ takes great pride 🎭

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📖 Paragraph-Based Questions

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📜 Given Extract

That evening, the king approached the queen with a softened expression...

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❓ (i) Complete the following with a suitable explanation.

When the king said, “I let my pride blind me”, he means that ___________

👉 Answer:

• His pride prevented him from seeing the situation clearly 👀❌

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❓ (ii) Why does the queen say,

“If you like, we can leave this quarrel behind us”?

👉 Answer:

• The queen says so because she wants to forgive and move on peacefully 🤝✨

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📝 (iii) Fill in the blank

The king acknowledges that his pride clouded his judgement, which shows ___________

(intelligence and courage/maturity and self-awareness)

👉 Answer:

✅ maturity and self-awareness 🧠💡

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❓ (iv) State any one characteristic that the queen’s response to the king’s apology shows about her.

👉 Answer:

• The queen is forgiving and kind-hearted ❤️😊

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📚 II. Answer the Following Questions

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❓ Question 1.

Why was the Vijayanagara Empire considered to be in its ‘Golden Era’ during Krishnadeva Raya’s reign?

👉 Answer:

• The Vijayanagara Empire was considered to be in its ‘Golden Era’ because under Krishnadeva Raya, art, literature, and architecture flourished 🏛️🎨

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❓ Question 2.

How did Tenali Ramakrishna gain a special place in the king’s court?

👉 Answer:

• Tenali Ramakrishna gained a special place through his quick wit, humour, and clever problem-solving skills 😄🧠

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❓ Question 3.

How did the quarrel between the king and the queen affect the palace?

👉 Answer:

• The palace became dull and lifeless as the king stopped seeing the queen 😔🏰

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❓ Question 4.

What strategy did Tenali Rama use to make the king realise his mistake?

👉 Answer:

• Tenali Rama used a humorous comparison with sowing seeds and yawning to make the king reflect 🌾😂

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❓ Question 5.

What was the reaction of the courtiers when Tenali Rama introduced ‘special’ paddy seeds?

👉 Answer:

• The courtiers mocked him and doubted his claim 😏

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❓ Question 6.

How does the story conclude, and what lesson can be learnt from it?

👉 Answer:

• The king apologizes and peace is restored 🤝❤️
• The story teaches the value of empathy, wit, and communication 💡✨

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The Wit that Won Hearts Question Answer Class 8 – Let us learn (Pages 9-12)

I. Fill in the blanks and complete the paragraph by choosing suitable expressions from the box given below.

My mother is quite witty, and her sense of humour always lightens stressful moments. Once, at a family dinner, an argument began over a minor issue, and 1. ______, making everyone feel uncomfortable. Just as things were getting serious, she made a clever remark and laughter 2. ______ the gathering, making everyone relaxed. The person who started the argument 3. ______. Everyone disapproved of the action and a 4. ______. My 5. ______ to how my mother had saved other situations like this. Without her, such moments would have 6. ______ over the gatherings. I hope that I grow up to be as witty as my mother.

Answer:

1. cast a shadow

2. rippled through

3. stormed off

4. hush fell over

5. mind raced back 6. cast a shadow

 

II. The writer uses words like ‘roared’, ‘murmur’ in the text to indicate the sound produced. Fill in the blanks with suitable sound words from the box given below. You may refer to a dictionary.

1. As the teacher began the riddle challenge, a ______ of excitement spread through the classroom.

2. Anaya ______ in relief—she loved riddles more than solving Mathematics problems.

3. Think carefully,’ the teacher began to ______, as she wrote a riddle on the board.

4. When the question was revealed, a few students ______, realising it wasn’t as easy as they had expected.

5. Some exchanged ______, wondering if anyone at all would be able to solve it.

6. Just then, Anaya tapped her book on the desk with a small ______, deep in thought.

7. ‘Ah, I see it now!’ she said stretching with a ______, as if it had taken her great effort.

8. A small breeze made the windows ______, adding to the suspense of the moment.

9. ‘So, what’s the answer?’ the students ______, their voices filled with playful enthusiasm.

10. Leaning forward with a smile, Anaya ______, “Sometimes, the trickiest questions have the simplest answers.”

Answer:

1. murmur

2. sighed

3. mumble

4. gasped

5. snickers

6. thud

7. groan

8. rattle

9. roared

10. whispered

III. As you have learnt, a compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a distinct meaning. These are of three types: closed compounds (sunlight, courtroom), hyphenated compounds (well-planned), and open compounds (paddy seeds).

Question 1.

Create new compound words by matching words in Column 1 with those in Column 2.

Column 1	Column 2
(i) quick	G. witted
(ii) soft	B. tempered
(iii) common	F. sense
(iv) house	H. hold
(y) book	E. store
(vi) ill	C. spoken
(vii) sky	D. blue
(viii) dance	A. hall

Question 2.

Fill in the blanks with the words created in the previous question.

Ravi was (i) __________, always speaking calmly even in arguments. He grew up in a lively (ii) __________, where he learned to handle different personalities. His friend Arun, however, was (iii) __________ and often lost his patience. Despite this, Arun admired Ravi’s (iv) __________ thinking. One evening, as they passed a (v) __________, they saw some performers rushing out. Ravi noticed that one of them dropped a (vi) __________ book on the ground. “Is this yours?” he asked. “Oh thank you, young man!” the performer smiled. “It’s a recent purchase from the (vii) ________ round the corner.” True to his nature Arun promptly said to Ravi, “ It’s (viii) ________ that it’s not from a bakery but bookshop!” Ravi smiled and they walked on.

Answer:

(i) soft-tempered

(ii) house hold

(iii) ill-tempered

(iv) quick-witted

(v) dance hall

(vi) sky blue

(vii) book store

(viii) common sense

IV. Read the sentences from the text and their explanation given in the table below.

In sentence 1 ‘if you like’ is the subordinate clause (if clause) and ‘I will try my best to resolve this matter’ is the main clause. Identify the subordinate and main clauses in sentences 2 and 3.

Answer:

Sentence 2:

Subordinate clause: If, by chance, something were to go wrong,

Main clause: our farmers would suffer. Sentence 3:

Subordinate clause: If I had known this would happen,

Main clause: I would have chosen another day.

Now, match the subordinate clauses (if clauses) in Column 1 with the appropriate main clauses in Column 2 to make complete sentences.

Answer:

Column 1	Column 2
(i) If I had a magic wand	A. We will go to the theatre.
(ii) If it rains tomorrow,	B. I would sneak into the secret room.
(iii) If you had listened carefully,	C. I would give myself wings.
(iv) If you finish your homework,	D. The boys would have woken up on time.
(v) If I were invisible,	E. We will stay indoors and play board games.
(vi) If the alarm had rung,	F. You would have solved the puzzle.

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✨ V. Complete the Following Sentences

👉 Complete the sentences with main clause / subordinate clause (if clause) 🧠

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📝 Questions:

1.   Your teacher will be unhappy if ______.

2.   They would have caught the train if ______.

3.   ______ if you continue to stay up late every night.

4.   If she knew the answer, ______

5.   ______ if she had studied harder.

6.   If I had a million rupees, ______.

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✅ Answer:

1.   you don’t complete your homework. 📚

2.   they had left earlier. ⏰

3.   You will feel tired 😴

4.   she would raise her hand. ✋

5.   She would have passed 🎯

6.   I would travel the world. 🌍✈️

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✨ VI. Complete the Following Sentences

👉 One example has been done for you ✍️

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📝 Questions:

1.   If I were a tree, I would play with the wind and talk to the birds. 🌳🐦

2.   If I were the Head Teacher of my school, ______

3.   If I were a bird, ______

4.   If I were a magician, ______

5.   If I had studied harder, ______

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✅ Answer (Imaginative Completions):

2.   I would reduce homework and increase playtime. 🎮

3.   I would fly over mountains and oceans. 🏔️🌊

4.   I would make everyone happy. 😊✨

5.   I would have topped the class. 🏆

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🎧 Class 8 English Chapter 1

🌟 Let Us Listen (Page 12–13)

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🔊 I. Fill in the Blanks

👉 Choose the correct option while listening 👂

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📝 Question 1.

The rope tying the bundle of sticks was ______.

(i) loose

(ii) thick

(iii) short

👉 Answer:

✅ (i) loose

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📝 Question 2.

The scholar is finally referred to as ______

(i) irritable

(ii) mischievous

(iii) arrogant

👉 Answer:

✅ (iii) arrogant

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🔢 II. Arrange the Events in Correct Order

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📝 Given Statements:

1.   The great scholar was ashamed because he did not know what to say.

2.   Rama accepted the challenge thrown by the visitor.

3.   Rama had a bundle tied in silk when he came to the palace.

4.   The king laughed at the explanation given by Rama.

5.   The visitor wanted to show his superiority over others in the palace.

6.   Rama showed the work to be a bundle of sticks tied together by a rope.

7.   The king wanted to know more about the work mentioned by Rama.

8.   The court scholars were afraid of the king’s anger.

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✅ Answer: Correct Order

👉 5 → 2 → 3 → 7 → 6 → 4 → 1 → 8 🔢

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🗣️ NCERT Class 8 English

🌟 Let Us Speak (Pages 13–14)

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🎯 I. Intonation (Tone of Questions)

👉 Intonation = rise and fall of voice 🎵

• Yes/No questions → Rising tone (↗︎)
• Wh- questions → Falling tone (↘︎)

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📝 Marking Tones:

(i) Is this your cat? ↗︎ 🐱

(ii) What is the name of your cat? ↘︎

(iii) Will you be going to your village? ↗︎ 🏡

(iv) Why are you going to your village? ↘︎

(v) Is this where you live? ↗︎

(vi) Where do you live? ↘︎

(vii) Can I meet your parents? ↗︎

(viii) How are your parents? ↘︎

(ix) Do you have any plans for tomorrow? ↗︎

(x) What are you going to do tomorrow? ↘︎

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❓ II. Question Words Practice

👉 ‘What’, ‘Why’, ‘When’, ‘How’, ‘Where’, ‘Who’ = Question Words 🧠

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✔️ Correct vs Incorrect:

• ✅ Who is the cleverest character in the story?
• ❌ Who the cleverest character is in the story?

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✈️ About a Trip (Practice in Pairs)

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📝 Answer (Sample Prompts):

• Where are you going? 🌍

• Why are you going there? 🤔

• How will you go there? 🚆✈️

• When will you leave? ⏰

• Who is going with you? 👨‍👩‍👧

• What will you do there? 🎯

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📚 About Witty Characters (Practice)

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📝 Answer:

1.   Who is the witty character in the story? 🧠

2.   Why is their wit important in the story? 💡

3.   What is the most famous clever idea they used? 🎯

4.   When does the story take place? ⏳

5.   How did she/he use her/his intelligence to solve a problem? 🔍

6.   Where does the story take place? 🌍

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Class 8th English Chapter 1 The Wit that Won Hearts Question Answer – Let us write (Pages 15-16)

A narrative essay is written on a personal experience or an imagined experience.

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📖 I. Read the Narrative Essay

🌟 A Lesson in Responsibility

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✨ Essay

🕊️ One bright Monday morning, I woke up to the sounds of birds chirping loudly. For once, I wasn’t late for school. My uniform was neatly laid out, and my homework was already packed in my bag. I felt proud of myself for being so organised. But little did I know, the day would still teach me an important lesson.

🏫 During the morning assembly, our teacher, Mrs. Rao, announced a surprise Science quiz. My heart skipped a beat. I had studied the chapter a week ago, but I had forgotten to revise it over the weekend. As I sat at my desk with the question paper in front of me, I froze. The questions looked familiar, yet I couldn’t recall the answers clearly. I tried my best to focus, but it wasn’t enough. Later, when the results were announced, I scored much lower than I expected.

😔 Disappointed, I spoke to Mrs. Rao after the class. She smiled and said, “It’s not about how much you know but how consistently you prepare. Small efforts add up every day.”

💡 Her words stayed with me. From that day on, I made it a habit to revise my lessons regularly, even if there wasn’t an immediate test. Responsibility isn’t just about being on time or finishing tasks—it’s about being ready for what’s unexpected.

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🤝 Work in Pairs

👉 Check (✓) if the following features are present in the narrative essay

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🟢 1. Introduction

✔️ The essay begins with a clear and engaging opening

✔️ The introduction sets the context for the narrative

✔️ The central idea or purpose is clear

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🔵 2. Body of the Essay

✔️ Events are narrated in a logical sequence

✔️ Descriptive details are used

✔️ Characters and settings are clearly described

✔️ The narrator’s emotions or thoughts are shared

✔️ The essay includes a challenge/problem/turning point

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🟣 3. Conclusion

✔️ The essay ends with an outcome

✔️ A lesson or a message is clearly stated

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🟡 4. Writing Style

✔️ The tone is personal and engaging

✔️ First person narration is used (e.g., ‘my’)

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🟠 5. Language

✔️ The essay uses simple and clear language

✔️ Grammar, punctuation, and spellings are correctly used

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📝 Note:

👉 A narrative essay focuses on sharing a personal experience to convey a lesson/reflection/idea

👉 It has:

• Introduction 🟢
• Body 🔵
• Conclusion 🟣

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✅ Answer:

👉 All the mentioned features are present in the given narrative essay ✔️

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✍️ Writing Task

🌟 Now, Write a Narrative Essay

👉 Choose any one:

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 The Day I Learnt the Value of Teamwork
• ❤️ A Small Act of Kindness that Made a Difference

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💡 Answer: Hints to Write Narrative Essay

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🤝 1. The Day I Learnt the Value of Teamwork

👉 Write about a time when working with others helped you succeed at something.

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❤️ 2. A Small Act of Kindness that Made a Difference

👉 Describe an incident where your kindness or someone else’s made someone feel better.

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🌟 The Wit that Won Hearts Class 8

🔍 Let Us Explore (Page 16)

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✨ I. Limericks (Fun Poetry 🎭)

👉 Limericks = 5-line poems with a twist in the last line 😄

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📝 Given Limerick:

🪁 Raju flew his kite in the sky so wide,

It soared with grace, full of pride.

But a crow came along,

Singing its song,

And now it’s the crow on a joyride! 🐦

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✅ Answer:

🦊 There once was a fox so sly,

Who’d steal food without a tiy.

He’d sneak through the night,

Out of everyone’s sight,

Till one day he tripped on a pie! 🥧

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📚 II. Library Activity

👉 Go to the library and read a story of your choice

👉 Share its theme and interesting parts with classmates and teacher

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✅ Answer:

👉 Do it yourself ✍️

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📊 III. List of Stories

👉 Make a list of stories of wit, humour, and wisdom

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✅ Answer:

📝 Make a classroom chart listing stories like:

• 😂 Tenali Rama tales
• 👑 Akbar and Birbal
• 😄 Mulla Nasruddin stories
• 📖 Panchatantra tales
• 🐾 Aesop’s Fables

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