"If" "Invictus" and Poetry Terms

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Who is the speaker in the poem 'Invictus'?

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A father is speaking to his son.

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What does the line 'If you can dream - and not make dreams your master' suggest?

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It reveals that the speaker values planning for the future while still living in the present.

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What might 'watch the things you gave your life to, broken' refer to?

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It could refer to watching a tree fall on a car you just bought.

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What is a theme of the poem 'Invictus'?

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Becoming a grownup takes confidence, determination, and virtue.

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What does the word 'foes' mean?

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Enemies.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'I am the master of my fate'?

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It emphasizes personal responsibility and control over one's life.

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Define 'metaphor' in poetry.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is 'imagery' in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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Explain the term 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What does 'personification' mean?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.