So Much Happiness Activities and Critical Appreciation of Poem| Plus One English Poem

[00:00:01][music] >> Hello all. Welcome back.

[00:00:14]Page number 20. Let's read, contemplate, and enjoy. First question, the poet finds joy even in ordinary imperfect things like soil till in and and scratched records. List three ordinary things things from your life that you seldom consider significant but can add beauty to your life.

[00:00:36]The morning chirping of birds outside my window, a cup of tea shared with my family, the smile of a friend or a stranger.

[00:00:59]Then second question, the poet says that sadness is a wound to tend and happiness is something that floats. Do you agree?

[00:01:05]Discuss.

[00:01:15]Yes, I agree with the poet. Sadness is like a wound that needs time, care, and patience to heal.

[00:01:22]We cannot ignore it or expect it to disappear immediately. Happiness, on the other hand, comes naturally through simple moments such as a kind word, a smile, or spending time with loved ones.

[00:01:32]It is temporary and cannot be forced.

[00:01:35]Therefore, we should take care of our sadness while appreciating every moment of happiness that comes our way.

[00:01:43]Then question number three, you take no credit as the night sky takes no credit for the moon but continues to hold it and share it and in that way be known.

[00:01:52]How does the idea conveyed by the above line exhort us to remain hopeful and patient during difficult phases in life.

[00:02:00]So, These lines teach us to be humble and patient. Just as the night sky silently carries the moon without seeking praise, we should continue doing good without expecting recognition. Even during difficult times, our kindness and goodness will shine through our actions.

[00:02:18]If we remain hopeful, patient, and selfless, our efforts will eventually be appreciated, and we will be remembered for the light we bring into the lives of others. Okay?

[00:02:29]Any activity zone on that one?

[00:02:32]Hello.

[00:02:36]Just number of poetry like you.

[00:02:46]Critical appreciation is an analytical response to a literary piece that shows how the writer conveys meaning and evokes emotion. It combines clear analysis, textual evidence, and personal insight in an objective tone.

[00:03:04]So much happiness by Naomi Shihab Nye.

[00:03:09]So much happiness is a beautiful and hopeful poem written by Naomi Shihab Nye.

[00:03:24]The poem tells us that happiness is not something big or rare.

[00:03:36]It is present in our everyday life in ordinary moments.

[00:03:49]The poem begins by saying that happiness is difficult to understand.

[00:03:58]While sadness is easier to deal with, because it gives us something to hold on to.

[00:04:13]The poet explains that happiness is free and light.

[00:04:20]>> [snorts] >> Uh it cannot be controlled or possessed.

[00:04:26]She says that true happiness does not depend on perfect situations.

[00:04:34]Even ordinary and imperfect things can bring joy.

[00:04:45]Happiness becomes so great that one person alone cannot contain it.

[00:04:52]It naturally spreads to everyone.

[00:04:57]and everything around us. Number that you too will have to become other The poet reminds us that we should not proud be proud or take credit for our happiness or kindness.

[00:05:13]She compares this to the night sky.

[00:05:16]Happiness in the ear cavity to pity night to learn the sky in which compare you none there. It silently holds and shares the moon without asking for praise.

[00:05:31]And then The poem is written in free verse.

[00:05:47]Rhyme scheme and you know free verse on them.

[00:05:50]So just it does not follow any fixed rhyme scheme. This makes it sound very natural and close to how we speak. It is very natural like to the feeling that we are talking about the poetry.

[00:06:01]The language used is very simple.

[00:06:03]Language and easy to understand.

[00:06:06]The poem of the tone of the poem is gentle, warm and inspiring.

[00:06:15]Naomi Shihab uses many literary devices to make the poem more effective.

[00:06:27]She uses imagery by describing everyday things like the roof of the next house.

[00:06:32]Imagery everyday things are in our life. We are going to watch the garden.

[00:06:46]I am going to go to images you say that she uses personification.

[00:06:50]Personification you say that when she says happiness lands on the roof of the next house singing.

[00:07:11]A simile is used in the line like ticket stubs.

[00:07:18]There is also alliteration in phrases like sadness, there is something and want to tend with alliteration consonants repeated alliteration alliteration but then The moon and night sky are used as symbols of peace and the vastness of life where the house implies a safety and a shelter.

[00:07:41]Moon night sky and then the symbols used in the The poet wants to pause, observe, and find joy in small things around us.

[00:08:01]She also tells us to share happiness and kindness with others without expecting anything in return.

[00:08:11]According to her, even small acts of care can make a positive difference in someone's life.

[00:08:22]The poem reminds us of that both happiness and sadness are part of life and we should accept both with an open heart.

[00:08:36]She teaches us to be grateful for what we have and to spread joy where we we go.

[00:08:46]Naomi Shihab Nye shows that happiness is not something we need to search far for.

[00:08:52]It is already around us and we only need to notice it and share with it with others.

[00:09:02]Okay, so it's really good.

[00:09:04]I will compare this to the question and the It is meant to say clear and visualize it now.

[00:09:10]Thank you for watching.