Speaking Activity (NCERT Kaveri pages 189-190)

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I. Practise stress and intonation using lines from the play.
How to answer: Choose meaningful words to stress. Then explain how the tone changes emotion and meaning.
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Sample practice lines:

  • “No is the answer.” Stress No ; tone firm and final.
  • “Wah, how soulful!” Stress soulful ; tone appreciative and moved.
  • “I had forgotten my own past.” Stress own past ; tone reflective and regretful.
  • “I trust you Shruti.” Stress trust ; tone warm and reassuring.
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