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My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days.
My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days.
Question: 1
Identify the phrase from the given extract that bears evidence to the fact that the narrator’s association with ‘childish fears’ was not a recent one.
Identify the phrase from the given extract that bears evidence to the fact that the narrator’s association with ‘childish fears’ was not a recent one.
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Look for phrases that hint at past experiences or lingering emotions. Focus on words like “revived unpleasant memories” to identify the evidence.
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The phrase “revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears” indicates that the narrator’s association with such fears was not recent.
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Question: 2
How does the writer try to learn it? Mention any two ways.
How does the writer try to learn it? Mention any two ways.
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Focus on the actions described in the extract. Look for methods like “paddling with new water wings” or “aping other boys” as examples of the narrator’s learning attempts.
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1. The writer used new water wings to gain confidence.
2. The writer observed and imitated other boys to learn swimming.
2. The writer observed and imitated other boys to learn swimming.
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Question: 3
What did the Y.M.C.A. pool bring back to Douglas?
What did the Y.M.C.A. pool bring back to Douglas?
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Identify the emotions or memories triggered by the pool. Look for direct mentions of past experiences or feelings in the text.
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- Unpleasant memories
- Memory of a boat
- Meeting a bruiser of a boy
- Memory of his visit to the Yakima River
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Unpleasant memories.
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Question: 4
The two emotions of Douglas mentioned in the given extract are \(\_\_\_\_\_\_\) and \(\_\_\_\_\_\_\).
The two emotions of Douglas mentioned in the given extract are \(\_\_\_\_\_\_\) and \(\_\_\_\_\_\_\).
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Pay attention to contrasting emotions in the extract, such as fear and confidence, and how they evolve through the narrative.
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The two emotions of Douglas are fear and confidence.
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Question: 5
Why did Douglas ape the other boys?
Why did Douglas ape the other boys?
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Focus on the narrator’s intent to learn and overcome fear. Look for reasons like observing and imitating others as a way to gain confidence.
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Douglas imitated the other boys because he wanted to learn swimming by observing and following their actions.
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Question: 6
The writing style of the extract is autobiographical because \(\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\).
The writing style of the extract is autobiographical because \(\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\).
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Identify elements in the text that reflect personal experiences or emotions. Autobiographical writing often includes first-person narration and vivid recounting of past events.
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The writing style is autobiographical because it describes the narrator’s personal experiences and emotions in learning to overcome his fear of water.
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