Mystery of the Talking Fan Solutions for Class 7 English Honeycomb Poem 6

Mystery of the Talking Fan NCERT Text Book Questions and Answers
Mystery of the Talking Fan Working with the poem (Page – 97)

Question 1.

Fans don’t talk, but it is possible to imagine that they do. What is it, then, that sounds like the fan’s chatter ?

Answer: 

When the fan's motor is not lubricated, the rotating of the blades produces an unusual sound. The poet refers to it as "fan chatter." We can envision the sound made by a fan "talking" to us as well. We may interpret the sound anyway we like. It all depends on how our minds are operating at the moment. 

Question 2.

Completed the following sentences:

(i) The chatter is electrical because…..

(ii) It is mysterious because …………….

Answer: (i) The chatter is electrical since the fan is powered by electricity or works with it.

(ii) It's mysterious because the poet can't quite figure out what the sound is expressing.

Question 3.

What do you think the talking fan was demanding ?

Answer:

 think the talking fan was demanding oil. I think so because the poor fan must have been fed up of chattering continuously.

Question 4.

How does an electric fan manage to throw so much air when it is switched on?

Answer:

When you turn on an electric fan, it blows a lot of air. It's because the blades revolve quickly and collide with the passing air.

Question 5.

Is there a “talking fan’ in your house ? Create a dialogue between the fan and the mechanic.

Fan: Finally, you've arrived!

Mechanic: I arrived when I was summoned.

I believe you were called late. I'm tired of making useless noises. My repute has also suffered as a result of my old-age infirmities.

Mechanic: Don't worry, everything will be OK. You will regain your youth.

Fan: Many thanks!