Now that you have read the poem, add more personality traits to the word- web of the frog and the nightingale as depicted in the poem. Then complete the table given below. (Some of the words in the box below may help you.

Character → Extract → Personality traits

Nightingale → Sorry – was that you who spoke? → Polite, Timorous

Frog → Yes,… you see, I’m the frog who owns this tree In this bog I’ve long been known For my splendid baritone.

Nightingale → Did you…did you like my song?

Frog → Not too bad – but far too long The technique was fine, of course, But it Icfcked a certain force.

Frog → Without proper training such as 1 And a few others pan supply You’ll remain a mere beginner. But with me you’ll be a winner.

Nightingale → But 1 can’t sing in this weather.

Nightingale →  …This is a fairy tale – And you’re Mozart in disguise Come to earth before my eyes.

Frog → Come, my dear – we’ll sing together.

Frog → We must aim for better billing You still owe- me sixty shillings.

Frog → Brainless bird – you’re on the stage Use your wits and follow fashion. Puff your lungs out with your passion.

Frog → …1 tried to teach her. But she was a stupid creature.

Dismissive, Nervous, Timid, Presumptuous, Superior, Frowning

Shy, Polite, Meek, Possessive, Dominating, Mercenary