Vocabs Sentence meaning

puking The baby puked all down

my shirt.

She puked her dinner up

again.

woeful The student's grades were

woeful.

Wilful waste makes woeful

want.

whinning Don't come whining to me

if they blacklist you.

The constant fighting and

whining of squabbling
siblings is enough to drive
any parent insane.

satchel She sat on the bed, placing

her small satchel of
belongings on the
nightstand.
1.What do you think the drawing She carries a satchel full of
wants/intends you to believe? lollipops, and her symbol
2. Does it suggest/answer the depicts the tasty treats.
question: What roles can I perform
that will make a difference in my life? creeping Brady was creeping
forward.
3. How closely do you think/believe
the drawing matches your mental The sound of
image of recognizing and performing someone creeping throug
roles in life? Prove your point. h the brush made him
4.What details of the drawing tell you pause in his descent to
listen.
about recognizing and performing
roles in life? sans I discussed the proposal
5. How well do you do in performing with the others, sans
your role in life? Howie.

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Ages of Man Monologue in Full
1. What is the theme of the
Below is the complete ‘ages of man’ monologue from As You
Like It – one of Shakespeare’s most famous and well liked
poem ‘The Seven Ages’?
passages:
2. Why does the poet say that
‘All the world’s a stage,
the schoolboy creeps like a
And all the men and women merely players.
snail to school?
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts, 3. Describe the fourth and fifth
His acts being seven ages. At first the infant, stages of man.
Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms. OR
Then, the whining school-boy with his satchel What characteristics does the
And shining morning face, creeping like a snail poet associate with the fourth
Unwillingly to school. And then the lover, and fifth stages of man?
Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad
Made to his mistress’ eyebrow. Then, a soldier, 4. All the world’s a stage
Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard, And all the men and women
Jealous in honour, sudden, and quick in quarrel, merely players;
Seeking the bubble reputation They have their exits and their
Even in the cannon’s mouth. And then, the justice, entrances;
In fair round belly, with a good capon lin’d, And one man in his time plays
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut, many parts, His acts being
Full of wise saws, and modern instances, seven ages.
And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts (a) Why does the poet call the
Into the lean and slipper’d pantaloon, world a ‘stage’?
With spectacles on nose and pouch on side, (b) What does the poet mean
His youthful hose, well sav’d, a world too wide by ‘exits’ and ‘entrances’?
For his shrunk shank, and his big manly voice, (c) How can one-man play many
Turning again toward childish treble, pipes parts?
And whistles in his sound. Last scene of all, Explain ‘All the world’s a stage’
That ends this strange eventful history, with reference to the poem.
Is second childishness and mere oblivion,
Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.’
Stage 1, Infancy:
A helpless baby, just crying and throwing up.
“At first the infant,
Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms.”
Stage 2, Schoolboy:
This is where his formal education starts but he is not entirely happy with school. His mother is ambitious for him and has
washed his face thoroughly before sending him off to school but he goes very slowly and reluctantly.
“the whining school-boy with his satchel
And shining morning face, creeping like a snail
Unwillingly to school.”
Stage 3, Teenager:
He’s grown into his late teens and his main interest is girls. He’s likely to make a bit of a fool of himself with them. He is
sentimental, sighing and writing poems to girls, making himself a bit ridiculous.
“the lover,
Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad
Made to his mistress’ eyebrow.”
Stage 4, Young man:
He’s a bold and fearless soldier – passionate in the causes he’s prepared to fight for and quickly springs into action. He works
on developing his reputation and takes risks to that end.
“a soldier,
Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honour, sudden, and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation
Even in the cannon’s mouth.”
Stage 5, Middle-aged:
He regards himself as wise and experienced and doesn’t mind sharing his views and ideas with anyone and likes making
speeches. He’s made a name for himself and is prosperous and respected. As a result of his success, he’s become vain. He
enjoys the finer things in life, like good food.
“the justice,
In fair round belly, with good capon lin’d,
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws, and modern instances”
Stage 6, Old man:
He is old and nothing like his former self – physically or mentally. He looks and behaves like an old man, dresses like one and
he has a thin piping voice now. His influence slips away.
the lean and slipper’d pantaloon,
“With spectacles on nose and pouch on side,
His youthful hose, well sav’d, a world too wide
For his shrunk shank, and his big manly voice,
Turning again toward childish treble, pipes
And whistles in his sound”
Stage 7, Dotage and death:
He loses his mind in senility. His hair and teeth fall out and his sight goes. Then he loses everything as he sinks into the
oblivion of death.
second childishness and mere oblivion,
“Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.”
Epic A metrical romance is a type of narrative poem that
tells a romantic tale of chivalry, adventure, and often
An epic is a long narrative poem that usually details love, typically set in a historical or legendary context.
the heroic deeds and adventures of a legendary or The form was popular during the medieval period and
historical figure. Epics often involve grand themes often features knights, quests, and elements of the
such as good versus evil, the gods' involvement in supernatural. Examples include Sir Walter Scott's
human affairs, and the founding of a nation or "The Lady of the Lake" and "The Lay of the Last
culture. Famous examples include Homer's "Iliad" Minstrel."
and "Odyssey."

Ballad
Idyll
A ballad is a narrative poem or song that tells a story, An idyll is a short, descriptive poem or prose piece that
often of folk origin, and is typically passed down
typically idealizes rural life and pastoral scenes. Idylls
orally through generations. Ballads often focus on
themes of love, tragedy, or adventure and are often evoke a sense of peace, simplicity, and harmony
characterized by simple language, repetition, and a with nature, depicting the lives of shepherds, farmers, or
regular rhythm and rhyme scheme. Examples include other country folk in an idealized manner. The term can
"The Ballad of John Henry" and "Barbara Allen." also refer to a narrative poem that presents a story of
rustic life. An example of an idyll is Alfred, Lord
Monologue Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," which, while not strictly
pastoral, draws on the idyllic tradition in its portrayal of
A monologue is a lengthy speech delivered by a Arthurian legends.
single character in a play, movie, or other
performance. It is usually directed either to the Elegy
audience or to another character. Monologues reveal
An elegy is a poem or song composed to
a character’s inner thoughts, emotions, or
motivations. A famous example is Hamlet's "To be or mourn the loss of someone who has died.
not to be" soliloquy in Shakespeare’s "Hamlet." Elegies typically reflect on death and loss,
expressing sorrow and lamentation, but
Metrical Romance they can also convey a sense of hope and
consolation. A famous example is Thomas
Gray's "Elegy Written in a Country typically explore themes of love, mistaken identity,
Churchyard." and social conventions, often leading to a resolution
where conflicts are resolved and harmony is restored.
Ode
An example is Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's
Dream."
An ode is a type of lyrical poem, usually addressing a
particular subject with deep emotion and a formal Tragi-comedy
tone. Odes often praise people, natural scenes, or
abstract ideas, and are characterized by their exalted
A tragi-comedy is a genre of drama that blends
style and complex structure. An example is John
elements of both tragedy and comedy. In a tragi-
Keats's "Ode to a Nightingale."
comedy, the plot might involve serious situations or
themes, but it is treated with humor or ends in a
Sonnet
happy or reconciled manner, rather than in disaster.
An example is Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale."
A sonnet is a 14-line poem that follows a specific
rhyme scheme and meter, typically iambic Drama
pentameter. There are several types of sonnets,
including the Italian (Petrarchan) sonnet and the
Drama is a genre of literature intended for
English (Shakespearean) sonnet. Sonnets often
performance, where actors present the story through
explore themes of love, beauty, politics, and
dialogue and action. Dramas can be either tragedies,
mortality. A well-known example is Shakespeare's
comedies, or a mix, and they are structured in acts
"Sonnet 18" ("Shall I compare thee to a summer's
and scenes. The purpose of drama is to portray
day?").
human experiences and emotions in a way that
engages the audience.
Tragedy
Masque
A tragedy is a genre of drama that deals with serious
and somber themes, often involving the downfall of
A masque is a form of festive courtly entertainment
the protagonist due to a flaw in their character, fate,
that flourished in 16th- and 17th-century Europe. It
or a combination of the two. Tragedies typically
involves music, dance, elaborate costumes, and often
evoke feelings of pity and fear in the audience. A
spoken word performances, usually revolving around
classic example is Shakespeare's "Macbeth."
allegorical or mythological themes. Masques were
performed for royalty and the nobility, and they often
Comedy
included audience participation. An example is Ben
Jonson's "The Masque of Blackness."
A comedy is a genre of drama that is characterized
by humor and often has a happy ending. Comedies