Animal Instincts and Human Nature · Vocabulary & Language

Humor and Irony in Nature

Analyzing 'How to Tell Wild Animals' for its use of wit and unconventional descriptions.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the poet use humor to subvert the traditional informative 'field guide' genre?
  2. 2What is the effect of using dangerous scenarios as a basis for lighthearted wordplay?
  3. 3How do the rhyme schemes contribute to the playful tone of the poem?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: How to Tell Wild Animals - Class 10
Class: Class 10
Subject: English
Unit: Animal Instincts and Human Nature
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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