Notes For All Chapters – English Class 7
About the Poem
- The poem is written by Kenn Nesbitt, a funny poet for kids.
- He tells the readers not to read the poem, which makes them curious to read it.
Summary of the Poem
1. The Poet’s Warning
- The poet says, “Please don’t read this poem.”
- He tells readers it’s private and meant only for him.
2. Funny Threats
- The poet warns readers to stop reading.
- He says he’ll call the police if they don’t stop.
- He jokes that readers will go to jail and be forgotten by everyone.
3. Curiosity Grows
- The more the poet warns, the more curious the readers become.
- At the end, he tells readers to tell their friends not to read it, which makes even more people want to read it.
Important Words
Cop: Policeman.
Frail: Weak.
Amigo: Friend (in Spanish).
Themes of the Poem
1. Curiosity:
- When someone says “don’t do it,” we feel curious to do it.
2. Reverse Psychology:
- Telling someone not to do something makes them want to do it.
3. Humor:
- The poet uses jokes and funny warnings to entertain the readers.
Rhyming Words
The poem has many rhyming pairs:
Me – See.
Play – Away.
Nice – Twice.
Cop – Stop.
Jail – Frail.
Lessons from the Poem
1. Curiosity is Natural:
- People feel more curious when told not to do something.
2. Humor is Powerful:
- A funny way of talking can make messages interesting.
3. Think Before You Act:
- Don’t always do something just because you’re curious.
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