The Spider And The Fly Book Back Answers & Glossary TNPSC G2

THE SPIDER AND THE FLY BY MARY BOTHAM HOWITT - 9 TH ENGLISH POEM BOOK BACK ANSWER & GLOSSARY PDF FOR GENERAL ENGLISH TNPSC GROUP 2 - 2A 2022 PRELIMINARY EXAM WITH MODEL MCQ QUIZ#Blog-87

Apr 08, 2022, By Careericons

In this article, we have complied with very important information on the "The Spider and the Fly Poem Written by Mary Botham Howitt" for the current TNPSC Group 2, 2A 2022 Preliminary Examination. Get complete study material for all General English syllabus wise with subject topics which help to clear this preliminary exam 2022.

1. Detailed answers all book back questions for poem - The Spider and the Fly,
2. Glossary of the poem - The Spider and the Fly, &
3. Where to study information for all other poems.

TNPSC Group-II / IIA Services 2022 New Revised Syllabus (Objective Type Examination)

General English Syllabus-wise Study Materials

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Before going to the poem, check the prelims syllabus carefully and understand the importance of this poem. Where this poem comes under the "Part - B" of the General English of Revised New Syllabus of TNPSC G2 & 2A Services Examination 2022. Also, check the below links which will be useful for your upcoming examination.

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The importance of reading this poem "The Spider and the Fly" written by "Mary Botham Howitt" is clearly described in the revised new syllabus as shown below,

1. This poem comes under the "Part-B" of the General English New Revised Syllabus.
2. It's also noticed separately in the "List of Poems". Where it consists of 25 poems & this poem is listed as number 10.

General English Syllabus-Wise Study Materials which includes, Part - B (Poetry)

1. Figures of Speech for The Spider and the Fly (Alliteration – Simile – Metaphor – Personification – Onomatopoeia – Anaphora – Rhyme Scheme – Rhyming Words – Repetition, etc.)
2. Poetry Appreciation for The Spider and the Fly
3. Important Lines for The Spider and the Fly

Source: Official TNPSC Group 2 2A - Syllabus & Notification 2022.

Let us discuss & read the poem The Spider and the Fly written by Mary Botham Howitt (Which is also a peom in Unit - 4 of 9th standard of Tamil Nadu Samacheer Books) in detail with all examples of model questions asked in the previous TNPSC examinations.

"The Spider and the Fly - Mary Botham Howitt"

Glossary of poem - The Spider and the Fly

parlour (n) - a tidy room in a house used for entertaining guests

winding (v) - a twisting movement or course

weary (v) - very tired, especially from hard work

pantry (n) - a room where beverages, food, dishes are stored

subtle (adj.) - delicate or faint and mysterious

flattering (v) - to praise or compliment insincerely

counsellor (n) - a person who advises

Bookback Answers For The Spider and the Fly - 9^th Poem

A. Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions in a sentence or two.

1. "The way into my parlour is up a winding stair,
And I've many curious things to show when you are there "

a) How to reach the spider's parlour.
b) What will the fly get to see in the parlour?

Answer:
a) Through a winding stair, you can reach the spider's parlour.
b) The fly will get to see many curious things in the parlour.

2. "Oh no, no, " said the little Fly, "kind Sir, that cannot be,
I've heard what s in your pantry, and I do not wish to see! "

a) Is the fly willing to enter the spider's pantry?
b) Can you guess what was in the pantry?

Answer:
a) No, the fly is not willing to enter the parlour.
b) Only remains of dead flies may be found in the pantry.

3. "Sweet creature! " said the Spider, "you're witty and you're wise,
How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes!"

a) List the words used by the spider to describe the fly.
b) Why does the spider say that the fly is witty?

Answer:
a) Handsome, gauzy (wings), brilliant (eyes) are the words the spider used to describe the fly.
b) The spider calls the fly witty because the fly is clever to avoid entering the web.

4. The Spider turned him round about, and went into his den,
For well he knew the silly Fly would soon come back again:

a) Why is the poet using the word 'den' to describe the spider's web?
b) Why was the spider sure that the fly would come back again?

Answer:
a) Wild animals live in their dens. Spider also has its web as its dwelling place. So the poet uses the word 'den'.
b) The spider has flattered the fly of its beauty, so he was sure it would come back again.

5. With buzzy wings, she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew,
Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, and green and purple hue-

a) Who does she refer to?
b) What was she thinking of?

Answer:
a) 'She' refers to the fly.
b) She was thinking of her beautiful eyes and the colours of her wings.

6. And now dear little children, who may this story read,
To idle, silly flattering words, I pray you never give heed:

a) Who does 'I' refer to?
b) What is the advice given to the readers?

Answer:
a) I refer to the poet.
b) Never listen to idle, silly flattering words, "is the advice given to the readers".

B. Complete the summary by filling in the spaces with suitable words.

The poem begins with the spider's (1) …………………. of the fly. He (2) …………….. to the fly to come into its home. The spider describes his parlor as the (3) …………………. one. The spider kindles the curiosity of the fly so that she may enter his home. Fortunately, the fly was (4) ………………… and refused to get into his home. Now the spider pretends to be a (5) …………………. and asks her to come and rest in his home. He offers her (6) ……………………. and a (7) ………………….. to rest. This time also the fly (8) ………………… the spider's offer very politely. The next weapon that the spider uses is (9) …………………. The spider praises the (10) ……………….. and (11) …………………. of the fly and also praises her (12) …………………….. He invites her to look at herself in the (13) ………………………. which is in his parlour. The fly is (14) …………….. by the words of the spider and she falls a (15) …………………… to her (16) ………………….

Answers : (to be filled in the blanks)

1. welcoming

2. reaches out

3. prettiest

4. wise/intelligent

5. friend

6. sheets

7. bed

8. declines

9. flattery

10. wings

11. eyes

12. crest

13. looking-glass

14. flattered

15. prey

16. enticement/invitation

C. Answer the following questions in about 80-100 words.

1. Write a character sketch of the spider.

Answer:
This poem takes us through a spider's ultimately successful attempts at enticing a fly into its web. The spider is cunning in capturing its victim. It ensnares the fly through the use of seduction and flattery. In stanza one, it does its best to trap the fly into its parlour with the promises of pretty things to see. Next, it tries a different tactic, offering the fly a pretty and comfortable place to sleep, and lovely food. Finally, it tries to flatter the fly by praising its beauty and traps the fly in his den.

2. What happens if we fall a prey to flattery? Give instances from the poem 'The Spider and the Fly'.

Answer:
If we fall prey to flattery, we have to face evil consequences, just like the fly who falls prey to the spider's flattery and seduction. The spider uses different tactics to entice the fly into its web. It invites the fly into its parlour with the promises of pretty things to see. When the fly refuses, it entices him by offering a pretty, comfortable bed and lovely food. When the fly refuses again, finally it flatters the fly for its beautiful appearance. The fly gets flattered and gets trapped in its den. This poem teaches us that we should be cautious against those who use flattery and charm to disguise their true evil intentions.

3. In your own words give a detailed description of:
a) The Spider's Parlour
b) The Fly's Appearance

Answer:
a) The Spider's Parlour had winding stairs. It is the prettiest parlour that had ever been seen by the fly. It has been filled with many pretty things, which would arouse the curiosity of the fly. There are also pretty curtains, whose sheets are fine and thin. It had a pretty and comfortable bed.
b) The fly had gauzy wings and brilliant eyes. But the spider flattered it saying that it had pearl and silver wings, a green and purple body and its antenna is like a crown on him.

Appreciation For - The Spider and the Fly - 9^th Poem

Anthropomorphism means to endow a nonhuman character with human traits and behaviour.

For example: Throughout the poem, we see the spider and the fly behave like human beings. We see a pantry, bed, mirror, and stairs and so on.

Types of Figures of speech

1. Consonance:

Repetition of similar consonant sounds in the neighbouring words.

Example: "T is the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy;
Pick out one more instance of consonance from the poem.
Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by;
So he wove a subtle web, in a little corner sly.

2. Assonance:

Repetition of similar vowel sounds in the neighbouring words.

Example: "T is the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy;
Pick out one more instance of consonance from the poem.
The spider tuned him roundabout and went into his den,
"I'm sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high."

3. Anaphora:

Repetition of a word or a phrase at the beginning of a sequence of sentences, paragraphs and lines.

Example: How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes!
Identify the figures of speech.
"Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead! ''
A simile is the figure of speech.

4. Alliteration:

Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Pick out the words in alliteration.
Example: "Sweet creature! " said the Spider, "you're witty and you 're wise,"
Sweet – Spider; and witty – wise are alliterated.

D. Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate answers.

Trust is one of the most important things anyone can have in a relationship because trust is what makes the foundation of a relationship. Without trust there is no relationship at all because everything you do or make of the relationship will be based on truth. Trust is a very rare thing to find and if you are able to give it in return, your life is so much better and more fulfilling for everyone involved.

Trusting people can hurt sometimes because they betray you, but you learn from the situation and move on to the next adventure in your life. Just don't let small bumps in the road throw you back to not trusting and being cold. Simply keep moving forward and you will have a wonderfully fulfilling life that will be filled with good people that care and are trustworthy.

1. Without trust there is no ______________.

2. ______________ is a very rare thing to find in life.

3. When people betray you learn from the _____________.

4. Don't let _________on the road _____________.

5. If we keep moving forward you will have a wonderfully __________________

Answers: (to be filled in the blanks)

1. relationship

2. Truth

3. situation

4. small bumps; to make you cold

5. fulfilling life

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