Describe a poem/literary work that you really like.
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- What it is?
- When you first read it?
- How you felt when you first read it?
- And explain why you like it?
What it is?
As a child, I read and also recited many poems both in school and in other competitions. One particular poem by William Wordsworth which I read during that phase of my life remained with me through the years.
When you first read it?
I first read the poem ‘She dwelt among the untrodden ways’ , when I was in my seventh grade. I fell in love with the nuances and the similes used in the poem. The rhyming was perfect and within those short lines the poet managed to describe the beauty of Lucy who was the central idea of the poem.
How you felt when you first read it?
When I read it for the first time, the profound importance of the similes used in the poem was not very clear. However, once our teacher explained it all, I was able to appreciate the vision and imagination of the poet. I was left wondering how the poet could find beauty in the most mundane things that escapes our eye. It makes one stop and think and look at the usual things differently.
Describe a poem/literary work that you really like.
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You Should Say:
- What it is?
- When you first read it?
- How you felt when you first read it?
- And explain why you like it?
What it is, when you first read it, and how you felt when you first read it?
As a literature student, one would assume I’d have a plethora of literary works that I am fond of, but after critically analysing literary texts as coursework, the charm was lost for me. That being said, there’s an epic poem from back then which remains in my mind and heart till date. It’s called Paradise Lost by John Milton. I still remember feeling intrigued and slightly riled up when I first began reading it.
And explain why you like it?
The poem is about the fall of humanity through the fall of Adam and Eve at the Garden of Eden. On the surface level, it feels like a version of The Bible, but after a deeper reading, the themes become clearer. It was a controversial poem and was also banned by the ruling king of the time. The poem questions religion and its impact on society while questioning the idea of good and evil or heaven and hell in a very unique way. All of this was highly intriguing for me which is why till date I am fascinated by it and get excited whenever I talk about it. It’s a poem every person should read – it would definitely make one question their sense of morality. And I think that makes any literary work amazing.
Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you.
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- What the clothing was?
- Who gave it to you?
- When you got it?
- And explain why this person gave you the clothes?
What the clothing was, who gave it to you, and when you got it?
Just 3 days ago, my mother gave me an Indian two-piece apparel as a birthday present. She wanted me to get the alterations done to it in time so I could wear it on my birthday, but the garment is definitely not meant to be worn on a birthday. It’s a traditional Indian co-ord set that has a top and a trouser, called salwar-kameez regionally. The design detail is quite intricate and the work on it is shiny. Considering that, it is more suitable for greater occasions of grandeur, like the Indian festival called Diwali. So I have decided to get it altered once Diwali is around the corner. I’ll don it at other Indian festivities as well.
And explain why this person gave you the clothes
My mum knows I hate it when people give me clothing because I am pretty uptight with my choices. However, she has been asking me to buy something traditional since I keep repeating the same wardrobe at every event. Hence, she decided to gift me the apparel because she knew I’d not shop for myself. Ultimately, I am glad she bought that for me because it’s quite pretty and the color would look quite good on me. So, I am excited to wear it to celebrations, especially because now I’ll get to wear something new.
Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you.
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- What the clothing was?
- Who gave it to you?
- When you got it?
- And explain why this person gave you the clothes?
Describe a time you used your Cellphone/Smartphone to do something important
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- What happened
- When it happened
- How important the cellphone/smartphone was
- And explain how you felt about the experience
What happened and when it happened?
Nowadays almost everyone is glued to their smartphones, making it seem like an extension of our bodies. I used to detest this about everyone around me and even considered becoming old-school and switching back to a smaller cell phone with just the calling feature. However, in March 2024, I got a reality check and realized how important a smartphone can be. I was out with my friends when a client from work called me up for an extremely urgent work. Even after multiple attempts to explain to them how I couldn’t possibly do it as I was out of my house, they were insistent due to the emergency they were facing.
How important the cellphone/smartphone was
It was my smartphone that ultimately saved their day and mine surely. I quickly downloaded an application on my phone after searching for the best video editor. I edited a video for my client and then quickly sent it across. That day my smartphone helped me gain some internal appreciation as well from my work team.
And explain how you felt about the experience
This all led me to realize that if I had shifted to a cell phone, my boss would have thought that I wasn’t capable of handling emergencies and my client would have also lost out on presenting well for their company executives. Since then, I’ve become a bit more grateful for this technology.
