See It Through Poem

What is the main message of the poem?

• If people want to enjoy life, they should help out others.

• People who have a positive attitude will always succeed.

• People shouldn’t shy away from having to face difficulties.

• If people are having a bad day, they should wait until tomorrow.

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Which lines from the poem “See It Through” best supports the main

message?

• "Black may be the clouds about you And your futuremay seem grim;"

  (lines 9-10)

• "Keep yourself in fighting trim. If the worst is boundto happen," (lines

  12-13)

• "Even hope may seem but futile, When with troublesyou're beset" (lines

  17-18)

• "You may fail, but fall still fighting; Don't giveup whate'er you do;" (lines

  21-22)

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How does the repeated phrase “See it through!” contribute to the

poem?

• It emphasizes the action that the speaker wants the audience

  to take.

• It suggests why the speaker thinks some people are

  unsuccessful.

• It shows how the speaker has overcome their troubles in life.

• It demonstrates how difficult it can be to be courageous.

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Lines 19-20 are important to the meaning of the poem because they

• show that the problems the audience is facing are very bad.

• explain that the audience is not alone in their struggles.

• convey the speaker’s uncertainty in difficult situations.

• emphasize the speaker’s instructions to the audience.

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Read lines 1 through 4 from the poem:

When you’re up against a trouble,

Meet it squarely, face to face;

Lift your chin and set your shoulders,

Plant your feet and take a brace.

The poet uses personification in these lines most likely to show

• encouragement to complete a task or project

• how easy it is to face an enemy

• difficulties can be challenging or stood up to

• moving forward and never looking back

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