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प्रश्न
Discuss and write 5 proverbs/quotations related to the importance of having a strong will-power.
(a) ___________________________________________
(b) ___________________________________________
(c) ___________________________________________
(d) ___________________________________________
(e) ___________________________________________
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उत्तर
(a) Where there's a will, there's a way.
(b) If at first, you don't succeed, try try again.
(c) The truest wisdom is a resolute determination. - Napoleon Bonaparte
(d) Nothing is impossible. - Napoleon Bonaparte
(e) Determination is the key to success.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Get into pairs, discuss and tick the most appropriate answer :
You may have lost the match; but ____________.
What does the word ‘Scheme’ mean here? Choose the correct alternative from the following.
Do you think the line ‘Give up your time and your peace and your sleep for it’ means that one should be ‘desperate’ or restless’ to achieve one’s goal? Explain your opinion, in your notebook.
Find the line from the poem which mean-
get rid of all fears
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.
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.
You can achieve your goal with the help of God.
Every stanza begins with the word ‘if’. How does it add to the effectiveness of the poem?
Make a list of Berton Braley’s collection of selected poems. You can take the help of your teacher, library, or search on the internet. Recite Braley’s one poem in front of the class.
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.
