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Samacheer Class 8 English - Lessons in Life

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Lessons in Life — key concepts & quick answers

What is the poem 'Lessons in Life' about?
It teaches that small acts of care and kindness matter — like planting a flower or noticing the tiniest creature — and that giving importance to others enriches our own lives.
What is the theme of 'Lessons in Life'?
The theme is kindness, gratitude and valuing the small things and people around us, for even the smallest gift or creature deserves care and attention.
What does the poem compare building a friendship to?
Building a friendship is compared to planting a flower — it needs patient care and nurturing to grow.
What happens if we fail to give importance to others, according to the poem?
If we ignore others and the small things in life, we lose their value and warmth; the poem urges us to care for everyone and everything, however small.
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Q.1What do you feel when you meet your friend after a long time?v
Answer:

When I met my friend after a long time, I felt an overwhelming sense of joy and happiness. The reunion was so emotionally moving that I shed tears of joy. This emotional response reflects the deep bond and affection that exists between true friends. The long separation had made the moment of meeting even more precious and meaningful, and seeing my friend again brought back cherished memories and feelings of warmth and connection.

Q.2Building a friendship with someone is easy or difficult? Why?v
Answer:

Building a friendship with someone is difficult because it requires the development and nurturing of important qualities such as loyalty, similarity of values and interests, and selflessness. Friendship is not something that can be formed instantly or without effort. It demands time, patience, and genuine care for the other person. One must be willing to understand the other person's perspective, support them through difficulties, and put their needs alongside one's own. The foundation of a strong friendship rests on mutual trust, honesty, and a commitment to maintaining the relationship through both good and challenging times. These qualities do not develop overnight but require consistent effort and dedication from both individuals involved in the friendship.

Q.1What is planting a flower is compared to?v
Answer:

Planting a flower is compared to the blossoming of a friendship.

Q.2What does the tiniest creature need?v
Answer:

The tiniest creature needs room.

Q.3What do the smallest gifts deserve?v
Answer:

Even the smallest gifts deserve a warm thank you.

Q.4What will happen if you fail to give importance to others?v
Answer:

If you fail to give importance to others, they will forget you and move away from your life. This neglect will cause them to feel undervalued and unappreciated, which damages the relationship. As a result, it will make you feel bad and regretful in the future when you realize the loss of those relationships. Everything and everyone on earth is really important, and showing care and respect to others is essential for maintaining meaningful connections and avoiding loneliness and regret.

Q.5What do you learn from your lessons in life?v
Answer:

I express my friendship with others by respecting them.

Q.6Pick and write the rhyming words from the third stanza.v
Answer:

Sad – bad.

Q.7“Having a friend is like planting a flower.” Explain. What is the figure of speech used in the line?v
Answer:

The line "Having a friend is like planting a flower" uses the figure of speech called simile. A simile is a comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. In this line, friendship is compared to planting a flower, suggesting that just as a flower requires care, patience, and nurturing to grow and bloom beautifully, a friendship also needs similar attention, effort, and time to develop and flourish into something beautiful and meaningful.

Q.1Write a sentence using ‘as fast as the wind’.v
Answer:

He always runs “as fast as the wind”

Q.2Write a simile using the word ‘like’.v
Answer:

He fought ‘like’ a lion in the battle.

Q.3Create a simile using the word ‘as’.v
Answer:

Her hair is ‘as black as coal’.

Q.4What does ‘smart as a fox’ mean?v
Answer:

The phrase 'smart as a fox' means that someone appears foolish or innocent on the surface but is actually very clever, cunning, and intelligent. A fox is traditionally known for its intelligence and ability to outwit others, so this simile suggests that the person being described possesses similar qualities of wit and shrewdness despite any outward appearance to the contrary.

Q.1Which of the given options is a Metaphor?v
  1. A. Life is like a chocolate box.
  2. B. Raj is like his twin brother
  3. C. His words are pearls of wisdom.
  4. D. The bus is slow as a snail
Answer:

c) His words are pearls of wisdom

Q.2What does “The world is a stage” mean?v
Answer:

'The world is a stage' is a metaphor that compares the world and human life to a theatrical stage. This metaphor suggests that life is like a performance where people play different roles, experience various scenes of joy and sorrow, and eventually exit the stage. It implies that life is temporary, dramatic, and that each person has a part to play in the larger drama of existence.

Q.3Identify the metaphor in the sentence:v
Answer:

In the sentence 'Her hair is always a rat's nest in the morning,' the metaphor is 'rat's nest.' This metaphor compares her tangled and messy hair to an actual rat's nest, suggesting that her hair is extremely disorganized and knotted without using the word 'like' or 'as,' which makes it a direct metaphor rather than a simile.

Q.4Write a sentence on your own that includes a Metaphor:v
Answer:

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'My mother is the queen of my family' is a metaphor because it directly compares the mother to a queen, suggesting that she is regal, authoritative, and holds an important position in the family, thereby highlighting her significance and leadership role.

Q.1Let’s be aware as we walk on this planet Even the tiniest creature needs room. a) What does ‘this planet’ refer to?v
Answer:

'This planet' refers to our Earth, the world on which we live. The speaker in this passage is the poet, who is addressing readers about the importance of being aware and considerate of all living creatures, no matter how small they may be, as we move through our lives on this planet.

Q.2Nothing you’re given will ever come free Even the smallest of gifs deserves “thankyou ” a) Is anything given free to you?v
Answer:

No, nothing is given free to me.
b) Which one deserves ‘thank you’?
Even the smallest gifts deserve thank you.