First year english notes of chapter 14 'silence'

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          "Silence"

    (Questions And Answers)

Q:1 Only one paragraph in this essay does not begin with a key sentence which is it?
Ans: It is the second paragraph (many of us....) which does not begin with a key sentence.

Q:2: In not more than there sentences explain how one can tell that the writer the background is English?
Ans: Through out the essay we find references to English culture and history. For example, we find that the conversation b/w two old friends on page 192 is purely English. Again, the description of the night in a country side on lage 193 has reference to Londod seen from west Minister Bridge, and the two minutes silence on the Armistic day. Also refer to English culture and society.

Q:3: How can one tell that essay was written b/w 1919 and 1939?
Ams: This essay refer to 'Two Minutes silence' that was observed and is still observed . In many countries of the world. This shows that the essay was written b/w 1919 and 1939.

Q:4: on what grounds does Robert lynd defend cknversation about tge weather?
Ans: He thinks that it is always good to start the talk with conversation about the weather, because it is shared by every one.

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