See It Through Poem

What does the speaker think someone should do when up against trouble? Mark ALL the correct answers.

• Meet it squarely face to face.

• Lift up your chin and set your shoulders.

• Plant your feet and take a brace.

• Ask someone for help.

What does the phrase “fall still fighting” suggest readers should do if they “fail”?

• They should keep trying until failure is certain or they are overcome.

• They should give up so they don't fail.

• Keep walking up the stairs carefully so you don't fall.

• Watch your step so you don't fail.

What phrase is repeated in each stanza of the poem?

• Watch your step

• Keep trying

• See it through

• Never give up

How did you feel about the message or theme of this poem?

• I think it is a good lesson that can make me a better person in life.

• I think it is an ok lesson. I'm not sure if it will help me in life.

• I think it is not a lesson I need to learn.

• I think the lesson could help other people, but not me.

Which line from the poem best expresses why the speaker feels you should confide in a friend?

• When you're tired and worn at the close of day

• No troubles exist that time cannot mend

• Perhaps he too may have walked the same road

• For someone who willingly lends you an ear

Theme is

​ (a)  

• a truth, lesson or message about life

• Thoughts

• Imagery

• Onomatopoeia

Drag & drop the correct options to complete the definition. Theme: ​the ​ (a)   or ​ (b)   that an author expresses in a poem about the subject.

• message

• idea

• feelings

• actions

• keyword

How does the author’s use of the terms “grim” and “black” affect the meaning of the poem?

• by highlighting the hope that people might experience

• by highlighting the desire to avoid hard times and challenges

• by highlighting the difficulties and challenges a person might experience

• by highlighting the opportunities people have when experiencing a challenge

Mark ALL of the big ideas that relate to this poem.

• Failure

• Struggles

• Challenges

• Persistence

What is the next sentence an example of for this poem?

• repetition

• metaphor

• theme

• Smart idea