Goyal - I.S.C. Modern English Literature Skills (Poetry Reflections, Prose Perspectives & Drama Pygmalion) for Class 11 - Set of 3 Books
The Literature component of this course is structured around three carefully selected texts:
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Drama – Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
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Prose – Perspectives: A Collection of ISC Short Stories
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Poetry – Reflections: A Collection of ISC Poems
This book offers in-depth guidance and study support for the Drama component, Pygmalion (Acts I & II), and includes the following features to facilitate deeper literary understanding:
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Summary – A clear and concise overview of the plot, themes, and characters to build foundational knowledge.
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Central Idea – A focused discussion on the key message and thematic essence of the play.
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Critical Analysis – An examination of the play’s structure, themes, and literary context to develop analytical thinking.
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Literary Devices – Exploration of dramatic techniques like irony, symbolism, and characterization to enhance appreciation of literary craft.
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Character Analysis – Detailed insights into the personalities, motivations, and transformations of the main characters.
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Word Meanings and Phrases – A glossary of challenging words and idiomatic expressions from the text for better vocabulary and comprehension.
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Paraphrasing – Rewriting complex sections in simpler language while retaining the original meaning to aid clearer understanding.
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Exercises – A variety of comprehension and evaluation questions including MCQs, Fill in the blanks, Short Answer, and Long Answer questions to reinforce learning and prepare for assessments.
We sincerely hope this book will serve as a valuable companion for students embarking on their literary journey with MODERN ENGLISH (891). Our aim is to help learners not only perform well in their examinations but also develop a lasting appreciation of literature and its connection to life and society.
We welcome constructive feedback and suggestions from educators, students, and readers to help us further improve future editions.
