Question 1 - Chapter 8 - Going Places - Flamingo - Chapters (Literature) - English Class 12

Read the extract and answer the following questions.

Extract:

“Takes money, Soaf, something like that.” “I’ll find it,” Sophie said, staring far down the street. “Take you a long time to save that much.” “Well I’ll be a manager then — yes, of course — to begin with. Till I’ve got enough. But anyway, I know just how it’s all going to look.” “They wouldn’t make you manager straight off, Soaf.” “I’ll be like Mary Quant,” Sophie said. “I’ll be a natural. They’ll see it from the start. I’ll have the most amazing shop this city’s ever seen.’”

(Going Places)

Question (i)

What is the name of the chapter that this extract is from?

1. Going Places
2. Lost Spring
3. Deep Water
4. The Last Lesson

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

(a) Going Places

Step-by-step explanation:

• To answer this question, we need to use our background knowledge or do some research to find out what chapters are included in the Class 12 English textbook and which one matches the extract.
• According to some sources (such as https://www.ncertbooks.guru/ncertsolutionsforclass12englishflamingo/), the Class 12 English textbook has several chapters, such as Lost Spring, Deep Water, The Last Lesson, etc. However, the chapter that matches the extract is Going Places, which is a story about a teenage girl named Sophie and her dreams and fantasies.
• Therefore, based on these sources, we can infer that the name of the chapter that this extract is from is Going Places.😊

Question (ii)

 What does the word 'Soaf' mean in this context?

1. A type of fabric or material
2. A nickname or term of endearment
3. A slang word or expression
4. A mistake or typo

Answer:

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Answer as written by the student:

(b) A nickname or term of endearment

Step-by-step explanation:

• To find the meaning of a word in context, we can use strategies such as looking for synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples, or clues in the surrounding text.
• In this extract, the word 'Soaf' is used by Jansie, Sophie's friend, to address or refer to her.
• We can look for clues in the text that might indicate what kind of word this is and how it relates to Sophie and Jansie's relationship.
• One clue is the punctuation mark (comma) after 'Soaf', which suggests that this word is used as a vocative or a term of address.
• Another clue is the tone and mood of the conversation between Sophie and Jansie, which implies that they are close friends who share their dreams and opinions with each other.
• These clues imply that this word is a nickname or a term of endearment that Jansie uses for Sophie to show their friendship and affection.
• Therefore, based on these clues, we can infer that the word 'Soaf' means a nickname or a term of endearment in this context.😊

Question (iii)

Complete the sentence with ONE word.

Sophie wants to find money to __________ something like that.

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

Sophie wants to find money to buy something like that.

Step-by-step explanation:

• To complete a sentence with one word, we can use strategies such as looking for grammatical clues, logical clues, or contextual clues in the text.
• In this extract, we need to find a word that fits in the blank space after 'to' and before 'something'.
• A grammatical clue is that we need a verb that agrees with the singular subject 'Sophie' and has an infinitive form (to + verb).
• A logical clue is that we need a verb that expresses what Sophie wants to do with money and something like that.
• A contextual clue is that we can look for words or phrases in the text that might be related to or similar to the missing word.
• One contextual clue is the phrase 'something like that' itself, which suggests that Sophie has seen or heard of something that she desires or admires and wants to have it for herself.
• Another contextual clue is the word 'money' itself, which implies that Sophie needs a certain amount of money to acquire or obtain something like that.
• These clues suggest that we need a verb that means to exchange money for goods or services or to acquire ownership of something.
• Therefore, based on these clues, we can infer that the word that completes the sentence is buy.😊

Question (iv)

Identify the line from the text that shows Sophie's ambition and confidence.

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

The line from the text that shows Sophie's ambition and confidence is "I'll be like Mary Quant," Sophie said. "I'll be a natural. They'll see it from the start. I'll have the most amazing shop this city's ever seen."

Step-by-step explanation:

• To identify a line from the text that shows Sophie's ambition and confidence, we can use strategies such as looking for words or phrases that indicate a strong desire or determination to achieve something or a belief in one's own abilities or qualities.
• In this extract, there are several lines that show Sophie's ambition and confidence as she talks about her dreams of becoming a manager of a boutique or a fashion designer like Mary Quant.
• We can look for words or phrases in the text that indicate Sophie's ambition and confidence, such as 'I'll', 'like', 'natural', 'they'll', 'most', 'amazing', etc.
• One line from the text that contains several of these words is "I'll be like Mary Quant," Sophie said. "I'll be a natural. They'll see it from the start. I'll have the most amazing shop this city's ever seen."
• This line shows Sophie's ambition and confidence by using the word 'I'll' four times to express her certainty and determination to achieve her goals.
• This line also shows Sophie's ambition and confidence by using the word 'like' to compare herself to Mary Quant, a famous and successful fashion designer, and by using the word 'natural' to describe herself as having innate talent or skill.
• Moreover, this line shows Sophie's ambition and confidence by using the word 'they'll' to anticipate the recognition and admiration of others, and by using the words 'most' and 'amazing' to emphasize the greatness and uniqueness of her shop.
• Therefore, based on these clues, we can identify this line as the one that shows Sophie's ambition and confidence.😊

Question (v)

 Explain any one possible reason why Sophie wants to be like Mary Quant.

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

One possible reason why Sophie wants to be like Mary Quant is that she admires her style and success as a fashion designer and a businesswoman.

Step-by-step explanation:

• To explain a possible reason why Sophie wants to be like Mary Quant, we can use strategies such as making logical inferences, using background knowledge, or providing examples or evidence to support our answer.
• In this extract, we can infer that Sophie has a dream of becoming a manager of a boutique or a fashion designer like Mary Quant, who is one of her role models or inspirations.
• We can make logical inferences about why she has this dream based on her statement and her attitude towards her work and life. For example, we can deduce that she is dissatisfied with her current situation as a schoolgirl who works in a biscuit factory, and that she wants to escape from her dull and boring reality into a glamorous and exciting world of fashion and creativity.
• We can use our background knowledge to think of some possible examples or evidence that support our inference. For example, we might know that Mary Quant was a British fashion designer who became famous in the 1960s for creating the miniskirt and other innovative and influential styles that reflected the youth culture and social changes of that era. We might also know that Mary Quant was a successful businesswoman who opened her own boutique in London and expanded her brand internationally.
• We can also provide examples or evidence from the text to support our answer. For example, we might mention that Sophie says that she will be like Mary Quant, which implies that she wants to emulate or imitate her style and success. We might also mention that Sophie says that she will have the most amazing shop this city has ever seen, which implies that she wants to create something original and impressive like Mary Quant did.
• Therefore, based on these strategies, we can explain one possible reason why Sophie wants to be like Mary Quant.😊

Question (vi)

 What is the name of the literary device that is used in the phrase "the success of the book is a mystery"?

1. Irony
2. Personification
3. Allusion
4. Metaphor

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

(d) Metaphor

Step-by-step explanation:

• To answer this question, we need to use our background knowledge or do some research to find out what different literary devices are and how they are used in language and literature.
• According to some sources (such as https://literarydevices.net/) , a literary device is a technique that writers use to create special effects or meanings in their texts. Some common literary devices are irony, personification, allusion, metaphor, etc.
• Ir ony is the use of words or situations that convey a meaning that is opposite or different from what is expected or intended. For example, "The fire station burned down."
• Personification is the use of human qualities or characteristics to describe nonhuman things or entities. For example, "The wind whispered through the trees."
• Allusion is the use of a reference or mention of something or someone that is wellknown or famous, such as a person, place, event, work of art, etc. For example, "He was a real Romeo with the ladies."
• Metaphor is the use of a word or phrase that normally refers to one thing to describe another thing by implying a comparison or similarity. For example,
• "Life is a roller coaster."
• In this extract, the phrase "the success of the book is a mystery" is used by Eco to express his inability or difficulty in explaining why his novel became so popular and widely read.

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