NCERT Solutions Kaveri Chapter 6 Twin Melodies — Vocabulary and Structures in Context

Read the highlighted word given in the brackets. What is ‘aside’ used for? (i) enables characters to talk about the story (ii) shows what a character thinks or feels (iii) makes a direct link between the audience and the character (iv) (i), (ii), and (iii) Aside is a theatrical technique or dramatic device where a character directly addresses the audience. Typically, it is understood that the other characters on stage are unaware of this speech. The character may explicitly speak to the audience, whether in character or out, or convey an unspoken thought.

Read the following words from the text. to fill gaps while speaking

to increase clarity

to provide confidence Now, choose suitable non-lexical fillers given in the box to describe the emoticons 1 to 4. There is an extra word you do not need. whew err arrgh hmmm ahem-ahem

Read the following words from the text and their meanings. V notes—a single sound at a certain pitch, usually shown as a symbol on music sheet. V crescendo [kri-SHEN-doe]—a gradual increase in the volume or intensity of sound Now, on the next page, match the meanings of other music-related words in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2.

Write the meanings of the underlined phrases based on your understanding of the usage in sentences.

Read the dialogues given below. Oh, how much I enjoy performing this piece!

Wah, how soulful! You all have done a wonderful job! Sentences 1. and 2. are ___________ sentences. (declarative/interrogative/exclamatory/imperative) Now, convert the exclamatory sentences given above to declarative sentences. Use ‘exclaimed’ or ‘exclaimed with (feeling)’ instead of reporting verb ‘said’ Remove interjections, exclamatory mark, and quotations.

Write the sentences given below in reported speech. “Wow Shruti! You’re a sensation!” suggested Avinash. Avinash exclaimed with wonder that Shruti was a great sensation.

“What an incredible achievement! I can’t believe we pulled it off!” said Iqbal. Iqbal exclaimed that it _____________________________ ______________.

“Bravo! Each note was executed perfectly, and the performance was flawless!” said Shruti’s mother. Shruti’s mother applauded that ____________________ _______________.

Iqbal: I basically have a little bit of scolding for breakfast every day!

Shruti: Sorry mummy, won’t hide from you again. I promise!

Avinash: You are a sensation now! The least you can do is throw a party!

Report the following dialogue in the indirect form of speech. Asma Wow! What a unique experience I had at the art studio today! Deepa Tell me! I’m eager to hear!