The Will to Win
Who wrote The Will to Win?
Berton Braley.
What does the word scheme mean in the poem?
To plan.
Identify the verb: “The poet teaches us a lesson.”
Teaches.
Which modal auxiliary expresses ability in “I can swim”?
Can — ability.
What must we do if we want something badly?
We must fight and work hard for it.
What does fret mean?
To worry or feel anxious.
Identify the figure of speech in “work day and night for it.”
Antithesis (contrast between day and night).
Which modal expresses advice in “You should study regularly”?
Should — advice.
What three things may we have to sacrifice to achieve our dreams?
Time, peace, and sleep
What is the meaning of sagacity?
Wisdom and good judgement.
Which figure of speech is used when words beginning with the same consonant sound are repeated, as in “fight for it”?
Alliteration.
Which modal expresses obligation in “Students must follow the rules”?
Must — obligation.
What should not stop us from achieving our goals: cold, poverty, hunger, or sickness?
None of these should stop us.
What does famished mean?
Extremely hungry.
Identify the figure of speech in “sweat for, fret for and plan for it.”
Repetition of the phrase “for it.”
Which modal expresses permission in “May I come in?”
May — permission.
According to the poet, what will help us achieve our goal?
Determination, hard work, faith, hope, confidence, and God's help.
What does pertinacity mean?
Constant determination or persistence.
Change into indirect speech: He said, “I am happy.”
He said that he was happy.
Which modal expresses possibility in “It might rain today”?
Might — possibility.