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Kerala Plus One English Textbook Answers Unit 1 Glimpses of Greatness<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s begin<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 1.
\n\u201cSome are born great; some achieve greatness; some have greatness thrust upon them. \u201d-William Shakespeare (Twelfth Night).
\nIs greatness an innate trait? Is it acquired by the successful or thrust upon them? Discuss.
\nAnswer:
\nI don\u2019t think greatness is an innate trait. It is acquired by successful people. Look at the examples of Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. They all acquired their success by hard work, perseverance, courage and determination. Success is not thrust upon them. They worked for it and they got it.<\/p>\n

Question 2.
\nWhat qualities make people great? Discuss with your friends and write them in the boxes below:
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Question 3.
\nWe strive to reach heights, achieve greatness and be successful \u00a1n life. But at times, it seems difficult. Now, look at the picture below:
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\nWhat thoughts and feelings does it evoke in you?
\nAnswer:
\nThe boy has stage-fright and he is not confident to perform before the judges and the audience. He is trying to get away but he is being forced by his teacher to say something or sing.<\/p>\n

Question 4.
\nGive a suitable caption to the picture.
\nAnswer:
\n\u201cThe Reluctant Performer\u201d.<\/p>\n

Question 5.
\nHave you had any similar experience? If so, share it with your friends.
\nAnswer:
\nYes, J had. I was in the 10th Standard and I was asked to make a Welcome Speech on the School Day. I was not keen on doing it. But my Principal insisted that I should do it. I prepared a speech and studied it by heart. When I got on the stage on the School Day, I started shivering and shaking and my mind went blank. I could not say a word. The Principal had to prompt me to speak some words. I somehow stammered something and fled from the stage. It was the worst day of my life as my classmates teased me about my \u2018Speech\u2019.<\/p>\n

Think And Respond<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 1.
\nWhat made little Abe stand on the dry goods box and deliver the speech?
\nAnswer:
\nLittle Abe stood on the dry goods box and delivered the speech because he was replying to a stump speaker, who made the speech standing on the stump of a tree.<\/p>\n

Question 2.
\nDo you think good dress, appearance, position in society, etc., are needed to present yourself before the public for a speech?
\nAnswer:
\nI think in normal circumstances good dress, appearance, position in society, etc., are needed to present ourselves before the public for a speech. But in the case of some famous people like Abraham Lincoln and Mahatma Gandhi, good dress, appearance, etc., did not seem to matter. But these are exceptions and not the rule.<\/p>\n

Question 3.
\nWhat is the role of Dennis in bringing out the best in young Abe?
\nAnswer:
\nDennis was like a catalyst in bringing out the best in young Abe. Dennis recognised the capabilities of Abe and encouraged him to show them to the public. Dennis was a good friend of Abe and he wanted Abe to shine.<\/p>\n

Question 4.
\nDo you think that everybody has some potential in them? Some people take the initiative, while others do not dare to showcase their talents. What do you think are the reasons for this? Write down your views.
\nAnswer:
\nI think that everybody has some potential in them. Some people do not dare to showcase their talents because of many reasons:<\/p>\n