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WorksheetsWaiting for Nothing (Poetry)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
The poem begins with "Please, please, please". Mention the literary device used.
Repetition
Alliteration
Synecdoche
Finish line means______________
destruction of enemies
achievement of objective
becoming famous
Name the poet of the poem 'Waiting for Nothing'.
Frederick Douglas Harper
Frederick Daniel Harper
Frederick Derek Harper
____________ is yours, if you put your head to it and your heart in it. (Complete the line of the poem).
Astonishment
Accomplishment
Arrangement
____________ will never come by standing around waiting to be carried. (Fill in the blank)
Luck
Money
Victories
'Put your head to it' means ____________.
Plan strategies for achieving your aim
Manipulate for achieving your aim
Strike your head against the aim
What does the poet mean by 'an empty heart' ?
heart devoid of any feelings
heart devoid of any determination and firm resolve
heart devoid of any hatred and violence
_______________ and __________________ are necessary to emerge successful in any walk of life.
self-empowerment and self-motivation
self-sabotage and self-pity
self-conceit and self-awareness
The poet is talking to his _______________.
Mother
Father
Friend
'Kick with all your might' means to _____________.
put efforts
put divinity
put sacrifices
