Notes For All Chapters – English Class 7
What is a Parody?
- A parody is a funny or comic imitation of a writer’s style.
- It is like a “verbal cartoon” that uses humor to mimic another work.
1. “How Doth the Little Busy Bee” by Isaac Watts:
- The poem describes the hard-working nature of bees.
- Key Points:
- Bees make good use of their time (“improve each shining hour”).
- They gather honey from flowers all day.
- They skillfully build their wax cells and store sweet food.
2. “How Doth the Little Crocodile” by Lewis Carroll:
- A parody of the bee poem.
- Key Points:
- The crocodile improves its tail by pouring water on its golden scales.
- It smiles cheerfully and spreads its claws.
- It tricks little fishes with its “gently smiling jaws.”
Key Word:
- “Doth” means “does” (old English).
Language Study
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs:
- Transitive Verbs: Require an object to complete their meaning.
- Example: Neha broke the saucer. (saucer = object)
- Intransitive Verbs: Do not need an object.
- Example: The saucer broke. (No object)
Practice Sentences:
- Label the direct and indirect objects:
- Mrs. Desai teaches us English.
- Direct Object: English
- Indirect Object: Us
- She paid fifty rupees to the shopkeeper.
- Direct Object: Fifty rupees
- Indirect Object: Shopkeeper
- Mrs. Desai teaches us English.
Examples of Transitive and Intransitive Verbs:
- Birds fly. (Intransitive)
- We fly kites. (Transitive)
Practice Identifying Verbs:
- It rained heavily. (Intransitive)
- Pour the milk. (Transitive)
- The bell rang. (Intransitive)
- Ring the bell twice. (Transitive)
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