NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English Literature Reader (2025-26) – Complete Chapter-wise Guide
📌 Key Features
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✅ Detailed explanations for all prose, poetry, and drama
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✅ Character sketches with template answers
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✅ Literary device analysis for every poem
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✅ CBSE marking scheme perfect answers
📚 Literature Reader Textbook Solutions
Prose Section
| Chapter | Title | Author | Key Themes | Exercises |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Two Gentlemen of Verona | A.J. Cronin | Hope, Sacrifice | Q1-Q8 | |
| 2. Mrs. Packletide’s Tiger | Saki | Satire, Vanity | Q1-Q6 |
Poetry Section
| Poem | Poet | Literary Devices | Exercises |
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| 1. The Frog and the Nightingale | Vikram Seth | Allegory, Irony | Q1-Q5 |
| 2. Mirror | Sylvia Plath | Personification | Q1-Q4 |
Drama Section
| Play | Author | Key Scenes | Exercises |
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| 1. The Dear Departed | Stanley Houghton | Family Greed | Q1-Q7 |
🔗 Download Complete Solutions: [Literature Reader PDF]
📊 CBSE Exam Weightage Analysis
| Section | Marks | High-Scoring Chapters |
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| Long Answers | 15 | Two Gentlemen (8 marks) |
| Short Answers | 10 | The Frog… (5 marks) |
| Context Questions | 5 | Mirror (3 marks) |
📌 Top 3 Chapters:
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Two Gentlemen of Verona (10 marks)
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The Dear Departed (8 marks)
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The Frog… (7 marks)
🎯 Exam Preparation Toolkit
✔ Character Map Templates (Ready-to-use)
✔ Poetry Decoder (Line-by-line breakdown)
✔ Drama Script Highlights (Key dialogues)
✔ Previous Year Papers (2019-2024 solved)
❓ Literature FAQ
Q: How to write perfect character sketches?
A: Follow “STEAL” method:
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Speech
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Thoughts
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Effect on others
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Actions
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Looks
Q: Which poem has most literary devices?
A: The Frog and the Nightingale (6+ devices)
Q: Best way to analyze drama?
A: Focus on:
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Character motivations
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Turning points
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Dramatic irony
🚀 Beyond the Textbook
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Modern Retellings of classic stories
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Poetry Slam performance guides
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Drama Club adaptation tips
📌 Pro Tip: Memorize 5 key quotes from each prose – guarantees 3 marks!
🔗 Quick Links
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[Full Solutions PDF]
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[CBSE Sample Papers]
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[Literary Terms Glossary]