A Thing of Beauty: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
A Thing of Beauty is chapter 11 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- John Keats's idea that beauty is a permanent source of joy
- Things of beauty: sun, moon, trees, daffodils, clear rills, musk-rose, mighty dead
- Beauty removes the pall of despondence and gloom
- The 'endless fountain of immortal drink' metaphor
- Poetic devices: metaphor, imagery, alliteration, inversion
What examiners usually ask
- How does a thing of beauty help us in our life according to Keats?
- List the things of beauty mentioned in the poem and explain why the 'mighty dead' are included
- Extract: 'An endless fountain of immortal drink, pouring unto us from the heaven's brink' - explain the metaphor
Exam tip
Learn the catalogue of beautiful things with the lines they appear in; the question on why beauty is 'a joy for ever' and the 'flowery band' image appear almost every year.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from A Thing of Beauty for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is A Thing of Beauty in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. A Thing of Beauty is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise A Thing of Beauty MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.