NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Literature Reader – Chapter-wise PDFs, Summaries & Exam Guide (2024-25)
đź“ŚÂ Overview
Ace your Class 9 English Literature Reader with our detailed NCERT Solutions. Covering prose, poetry, and drama, we provide chapter summaries, textbook answers, literary devices, and CBSE-focused exam strategies – perfect for scoring 90+ marks.
đź“š NCERT Literature Reader Solutions
Prose Section
| Chapter | Title | Key Themes | Exercises | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. How I Taught My Grandmother to Read | Story | Empowerment, Relationships | Q1-Q6 | [PDF] |
| 2. A Dog Named Duke | Story | Determination, Human-Animal Bond | Q1-Q5 | [PDF] |
| 3. The Man Who Knew Too Much | Story | Satire, Military Life | Q1-Q7 | [PDF] |
| 4. Keeping It from Harold | Story | Family Secrets, Humor | Q1-Q6 | [PDF] |
| 5. Best Seller | Story | Irony, Social Commentary | Q1-Q5 | [PDF] |
Poetry Section
| Chapter | Poem | Literary Devices | Exercises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Brook | Alfred Tennyson | Alliteration, Imagery | Q1-Q6 |
| 2. The Road Not Taken | Robert Frost | Metaphor, Symbolism | Q1-Q5 |
| 3. The Solitary Reaper | William Wordsworth | Simile, Personification | Q1-Q4 |
| 4. Lord Ullin’s Daughter | Thomas Campbell | Ballad, Tragic Theme | Q1-Q6 |
| 5. The Seven Ages | Shakespeare | Metaphor, Allusion | Q1-Q5 |
Drama Section
| Chapter | Play | Key Scenes | Exercises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Villa for Sale | Comedy | Greed, Irony | Q1-Q6 |
| 2. The Bishop’s Candlesticks | Drama | Redemption, Morality | Q1-Q7 |
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đź“Š Exam Analytics & Weightage
| Section | Marks | High-Scoring Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Prose | 15 | How I Taught My Grandmother, The Man Who Knew Too Much |
| Poetry | 10 | The Road Not Taken, The Brook |
| Drama | 10 | The Bishop’s Candlesticks |
| Literary Devices | 5 | All poems |
| Long Answers | 10 | Character sketches, Theme analysis |
đź“ŚÂ Key Observations:
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Top 3 Chapters: The Bishop’s Candlesticks (8 marks), The Road Not Taken (7 marks), How I Taught My Grandmother (6 marks)
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Literary Devices: 5 marks guaranteed (focus on metaphor, alliteration)
🔍 Difficulty Analysis
| Level | Chapters |
|---|---|
| High | The Bishop’s Candlesticks, The Seven Ages |
| Medium | The Man Who Knew Too Much, The Solitary Reaper |
| Low | Keeping It from Harold, Villa for Sale |
🎯 Unique Features
✔ Literary Device Glossary: 30+ terms with examples
✔ Character Sketch Templates: Ready-to-use for 10+ characters
✔ Poetry Decoder: Line-by-line explanation of all poems
✔ CBSE Marking Scheme: Answers formatted for maximum marks
✔ Previous Year Questions: 2020-2024 solved papers
âť“ FAQs
Q: How to analyze poems effectively?
A: Use our “P-L-A-N” Method (Purpose, Language, Atmosphere, Narrative)
Q: Are drama questions important?
A: Yes! The Bishop’s Candlesticks appears every year (5-7 marks).
Q: Best way to memorize literary devices?
A: Try our “Device-a-Day” Flashcards (e.g., “Alliteration: Sweet birds sang”).
🚀 Beyond Textbook
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Audio Summaries: [Listen to chapter gists]
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Drama Scripts: [Performable versions of plays]
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Creative Projects:
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Design a “Road Not Taken” comic strip
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Write an alternate ending to Villa for Sale
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📌 Pro Tip: Revise The Bishop’s Candlesticks weekly – 70% chance in exams!