Ghazal Couplets and Refrains
Grade 17 · ELA · 55 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the structure and meaning of couplets and refrains in a ghazal.
Warm-Up Video
MoUSICi · 4:38
Gai Woh Baat | Simal Nafees | Ghalib | Arshad Mahmud
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The refrain “Gai woh baat ke ho guftugu to kyunkar ho” translates to “That matter is gone, so how can there be dialogue?”
- 2
The couplet “Ulajhte ho tum agar dekhte ho a’aina / Jo tum se sheher mein hon aik do to kyunkar ho” discusses self-perception and uniqueness within the city.
- 3
The couplet “Ghalat na tha hamein khat par guman tasalli ka / Na mane dida-e-didar jo to kyunkar ho” explores the doubt and disappointment associated with letters and seeing the beloved.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify the refrain in the provided ghazal. Then, explain how the refrain contributes to the overall meaning or structure of the poem. Finally, identify the couplet in the ghazal that is repeated.”
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