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Listening SKills

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  Semester II Unit 1 - Listening Skills 1. The Listening Process Introduction to Listening Listening is an important skill in communication. It helps us understand others, respond correctly, and build strong relationships. Listening is not just hearing words; it involves understanding their meaning, analyzing their context, and responding effectively. We use listening in almost every part of our daily lives. A student listens to a lecture to understand a subject, a doctor listens to a patient to diagnose an illness, and a customer listens to a shopkeeper to decide on a purchase. Each of these situations requires active engagement in the listening process. Listening is an active process with five important steps: Receiving, Understanding, Evaluating, Responding, and Remembering. Let’s explore each step in detail with real-life examples. Steps in Listening 1. Receiving This is the first step in the listening process. It means hearing the words spoken by the speaker...
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Death, be Not Proud (Holy Sonnet 10) John Donne

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  Death, be not proud (Holy Sonnet 10) John Donne 1. About the Poet :John Donne)  John Donne (1572–1631) was the leading poet of the Metaphysical School . Born in London into a Roman Catholic family during a time of religious conflict. Studied at Oxford and Cambridge but could not take a degree because of his Catholic background. Later converted to Anglicanism and became Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral , one of the most respected preachers of his time. His poetry combines emotion, intellect, wit, and philosophy . Famous for his metaphysical conceits , paradoxes, and dramatic openings. Wrote love poetry, religious poetry, sermons, and sonnets. Major works include Songs and Sonnets , Holy Sonnets , Meditations , and numerous sermons. “Death, be not proud” is one of his most celebrated religious sonnets. 2.  Poem Publication Details Poem Title: Death, be not proud (Holy Sonnet 10) Poet: John Donne Written: Around 1609–1610 First Published Posth...
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