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EnglishCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2023-24 · 4 marks · Case-based

CBSE Class 12 English sample paper 2023-24: question 8(B)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2023-24, section C, question 8(B), for 4 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q8(B) · 4 marks · Case-basedCompetency-basedThe Tiger King

In other words, the Tiger King is dead.
The manner of his death is a matter of extraordinary interest. It can be revealed only at the end of the tale. The most fantastic aspect of his demise was that as soon as he was born, astrologers had foretold that one day the Tiger King would actually have to die.
"The child will grow up to become the warrior of warriors, hero of heroes, champion of champions. But..." they bit their lips and swallowed hard. When compelled to continue, the astrologers came out with it. "This is a secret which should not be revealed at all. And yet we are forced to speak out. The child born under this star will one day have to meet its death."
(The Tiger King)

  1. i

    Complete the sentence appropriately.
    The author's purpose in using foreshadowing, is to _______________.

    1 mark
  2. ii

    In the given extract, what emotion were the astrologers feeling when they "bit their lips and swallowed hard"?

    1. (A)Humiliation
    2. (B)Disbelief
    3. (C)Grief
    4. (D)Unease
    1 mark
  3. iii

    Which trait are the astrologers lauding when they say "warrior of warriors, hero of heroes, champion of champions"?

    1 mark
  4. iv

    How is the line, "the most fantastic aspect of his demise", an example of contrast?

    1 mark

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2023-24.

Hints

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Hint 1

Foreshadowing hints at what is to come.

Hint 2

Biting lips shows hesitation, not disbelief.

Hint 3

Compare the feel of 'fantastic' with the feel of 'demise'.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. (i) ...create a sense of approaching doom and heighten the reader's curiosity and interest in the story.

    1 mark

  2. (ii) Option D, Unease. Biting lips and swallowing hard show reluctance to reveal the prophecy.

    1 mark

  3. (iii) Bravery / heroism (leadership). The child will be the greatest warrior and champion.

    1 mark

  4. (iv) 'Fantastic' normally has a positive, exciting sense, while 'demise' means death, which is negative. The pairing creates contrast.

    1 mark

Answer: (i) create suspense and a sense of doom; (ii) D; (iii) bravery; (iv) positive 'fantastic' against negative 'demise'

Where the marks are

  • (i) Purpose of foreshadowing (1 mark)
  • (ii) Option D (1 mark)
  • (iii) Bravery/heroism (1 mark)
  • (iv) Contrast of positive and negative words (1 mark)

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