Poetry-Try Try Again

The author most likely wrote this poem to —

• tell about how he has succeeded and failed
• show the reader how he does not give up
• give examples of how he has tried many times
• motivate the reader with his encouraging words

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The author’s use of the line “Try, try again” shows the poem has —

• rhyme
• imagery
• repetition
• alliteration

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read lines 13 and 14 from the poem.
If we strive, 'tis no disgrace
Though we do not win the race;
The poet includes these lines to show that-

• sometimes life can be a struggle
• you should be proud when you try your best
• if you win the race, it is because you tried hard
• trying hard is more important than winning

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4