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Poem Summary
Title | “I’ve Got e-m@il” |
Theme | The poem humorously explores how modern technology, especially email, has replaced traditional postal services and changed communication habits. |
Tone | Light-hearted, humorous, reflective |
Message | While email is fast, exciting, and global, it also has drawbacks like spam, viruses, and overuse. Despite this, the poet admits life without email would feel empty. |
Conclusion | Email is both a boon and a bane, but it’s an essential part of modern life. |
Word Meanings (with Hindi Translation)
Word / Phrase | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) |
Postman | A person who delivers mail | डाकिया |
Pincode | Postal code or zip code | पिनकोड |
Fashion out of mode | Old-fashioned, not used anymore | पुरानी फैशन |
Cherished | Loved, valued | प्रिय / मनपसंद |
Battalion | A large group (used metaphorically) | एक बड़ा समूह |
Sift | Sort through carefully | छानना / चुनना |
Queries | Questions | प्रश्न |
Woe betide | Warning of trouble | अफसोस होगा / भारी पड़ेगा |
Virus | Malicious computer program | वायरस |
Boon | Blessing | वरदान |
Bane | Curse | अभिशाप |
Mouse Potato | A person glued to the computer | कंप्यूटर के आगे बैठा रहने वाला |
Dot com | Internet world / websites | डॉट कॉम दुनिया |
Short Questions and Answers
Question | Answer |
Q1. Does the poet receive mail through a postman? | No, the poet receives emails through the internet. |
Q2. What does the poet mean by “I don’t know my pincode”? | The poet no longer uses traditional mail, so the pincode is irrelevant. |
Q3. How does the poet communicate with dear ones? | Through email and the internet. |
Q4. Where is the poet’s mailbox? | On the computer screen. |
Q5. What can a click of a mouse do for the poet? | It helps the poet talk to people around the world instantly. |
Q6. What trouble can emails sometimes cause? | Spam emails, viruses, wrong addresses, or irrelevant queries. |
Q7. Why is the poet confused about email being a boon or bane? | Because while it’s helpful and fast, it can also bring problems like viruses and distractions. |
Q8. What name does the poet’s mom call email addiction? | She says it has made the poet lazy. |
Q9. What does the poet’s father call him? | A “Mouse Potato”. |
Q10. What is the best part of the poet’s day? | Getting an email. |
Q11. What does the poet say in the last line? | That email is better than even male or female – it’s God’s best gift. |
Higher-Order Thinking / Discussion-Based Questions
Question | Sample Answer |
Do you think email has completely replaced handwritten letters? | Not completely, but it’s more common due to its speed and ease. |
What are some disadvantages of using email too much? | Eye strain, addiction, viruses, spam, and lack of physical touch. |
Why do you think the poet uses humour in this poem? | To make the serious message about technology more fun and relatable. |