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Question
What does the word ‘Scheme’ mean here? Choose the correct alternative from the following.
Options
Housing colony
Goal in life
Rhyme pattern
Plan of action
Solution
Plan of action
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The poem explicitly describes some strengths and weaknesses with the help of some words and phrases. The poet wants us to possess all the strengths and keep away from all the weaknesses. Make a list of all the words and phrases showing Strengths in table A and Weaknesses in table B. One is done for you.
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Listen to the poem carefully and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
If you want a thing you should not give up your sleep.
Listen to the poem carefully and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
You should be afraid of your opposition.
Listen to the poem carefully and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Cold or poverty cannot keep you away from achieving your goal.
Form pairs and complete the web with suitable responses. Tell the class what all things the poet wants us to do to win.
Every stanza begins with the word ‘if’. How does it add to the effectiveness of the poem?
Read the following poem and write an appreciation of the poem ‘The Will to Win’ in a paragraph format.
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The Will to Win If you want a thing bad enough If all that you dream If you gladly sweat for, fret for and plan for it and lose If you simply go after that thing that you want with all If neither cold poverty, famished or gaunt If dogged and grim you besiege and beset it, - Berton Braley |
Points-
- Title and Poet
- Rhyme scheme
- Figures of speech
- Theme/Central idea
- Favourite line
- Special features - Type of the poem, language, tone, implied meaning, etc.
- Why I like/dislike the poem.
