THE STORY TELLERHector Hugh

Munro

Hector Hugh MunroA master of the Short Story

Born - 18 December 1870

Died - 13 November 1916

(aged 45)

Pen Name - Saki

Occupation - Author,

Playwright

Nationality - British

THE STORY TELLERHector Hugh

Munro

sultryVery hot and uncomfortable

E.g.: On a sultry day, people usually sweat a lot.

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persistentContinue to do something although

it is difficult

E.g.:Indians have always resisted the

persistent attack of Pakistan.

VOCABULARY

exclaimSay something suddenly or loudly

E.g.:The child exclaimed ‘amma’ when he saw

his mother.

VOCABULARY

smackSharp hit given with your open hand

E.g.:Teacher smacked on desk in order to

make the class silent.

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blowhard hit with your hand or a weapon

E.g.:She received a severe blow on the head.

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reluctantlyunwillingly

E.g.:The child is very reluctant to take the

medicine.

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expectthink or believe

E.g.:I expect I can do it very easily.

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DISCOURSE

TRAVELOGUE

a film, broadcast or piece of writing about travel Write a travelogue about one of your journeys.

DISCOURSETRAVELOGUE

It was the day, I was waiting for a long time. So I

started early to reach the railway station. But my car got

breakdown on the way and reached the station after a

mess, and got into the train. All my friends were waiting for

me. As planned, we reached Thenmala. The adventurous

experiences we had there cannot be explained. Our journey

came out as an auspicious and unforgettable day in our life.

With Lot of

Thanks