Chapter 7 – Saying without Speaking

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Question 1:

Have you ever seen anyone talking through actions?

Answer:

Disclaimer: The purpose of this section is to make the students observe their surroundings. The answer may vary from student to student based on his/her experience. It is highly recommended that the students prepare the answer on their own.

Question 2:

When do people need to talk like this?

Answer:

There are some people who cannot speak or hear. Such people talk through actions and hand gestures.

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Question 1:

You must be wondering what kind of faces these are – they have no eyes, no nose, no mouth. You have to make these, but only after reading what is written alongside.

Answer:

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Question 1:

Look at these mudras. Can you tell what these mudra’s show?

Answer:

The given mudras are related to Bharatnatyam. Meaning of the above mudras is given below: 1. Mukula mudra – It means bud. It can also denote a lily flower, eating or navel. 2. Padmakosha mudra – It denotes a circular movement, fruit like bel, ball, cooking pot, lotus, egg, mango or scattering of flowers. 3. Mrigashirsha mudra – It denotes the head of a deer, Lord Krishna, wheel, costume or dress. 4. Matsya mudra – It denotes a fish or the Matsya avatar of Lord Vishnu.

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