Twin Melodies

Do you play a musical instrument? If given a choice, which one would you choose and why?

Is there any difference in the choice of music between children and elders? If yes, why? If no, why not?

Do you think Shruti will gather the courage to speak to her father? Give a reason.

What might be Shruti's father's reaction? Why?

Complete the summary of Act II by choosing the correct words from the box given below. There are two extra words that you do not need. Check your answers with the teacher.

Will Shruti's father go for the rehearsal? Support your answer with a reason.

Do you think Shruti and her parents would understand one another? If yes, why? If no, why not?

Justify the title 'Twin Melodies'. How does the play explore the theme of tradition and modernity?

What are the different perspectives of Peter, Iqbal, and Avinash regarding confronting figures of authority? How do their attitudes towards Shruti's dilemma with her father provide insight into their own characters and values?

Analyse the character of Nabin Sharma. How does his attitude towards music evolve throughout the play?

How does the play use Shruti's internal conflict to explore the theme of duty towards family versus personal passion?

Evaluate the effectiveness of the play's conclusion. Does it realistically address the conflicts presented?

Assess how well the role of cultural diversity contributes to the storyline of the play.

What is 'aside' used for?

Write the meanings of the underlined phrases based on your understanding of the usage in sentences.

Sentences 1. and 2. are ____ sentences. (declarative/interrogative/exclamatory/imperative) Now, convert the exclamatory sentences given above to declarative sentences. Use 'exclaimed' or 'exclaimed with (feeling)' instead of reporting verb 'said'. Remove interjections, exclamatory mark, and quotations.

Write the sentences given below in reported speech.

Report the following dialogue in the indirect form of speech.

ASMA: Wow! What a unique experience I had at the art studio today! DEEPA: Tell me! I'm eager to hear! ASMA: I accidentally spilled paint all over my canvas. DEEPA: Oh, my goodness! What a pity! ASMA: No worries! The painting now looks better than my original plan! DEEPA: That's incredible!

Read the beginning of a story given below. In groups of four, create a play script based only on the beginning of the story given above. To write the script, you may refer to the play you have just read.

Anuradha, a teenager, has been learning tabla at school since her primary years and is an extraordinary tabla player. Her father, a vocalist, is a music teacher in a school. He has never been supportive of her learning the tabla and rather feels she should focus on becoming a vocalist. She has been invited to perform at a prestigious event, and decides to participate in it, despite her father's disapproval. However, Anuradha's mother and brother have always rooted for her. Anuradha sat wondering.

Study the words given in brackets in the following dialogues taken from the text. What do you notice?