If Flashcards

1
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Who is the author of the poem ‘If’?

A

Rudyard Kipling

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2
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What is the main theme of the poem ‘If’?

A

The poem explores the qualities of a mature and virtuous person.

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3
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True or False: The poem ‘If’ is written in the form of an advice to a son.

A

True

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4
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Fill in the blank: The poem emphasizes the importance of ______ in the face of adversity.

A

perseverance

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5
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What literary device is predominantly used in the poem ‘If’?

A

Imperative mood

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6
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Which virtue is highlighted as essential in the line, ‘If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you’?

A

Self-confidence

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7
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a quality mentioned in the poem ‘If’? A) Patience B) Humility C) Arrogance D) Courage

A

C) Arrogance

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8
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What does the poem advise regarding dreams?

A

To dream but not be consumed by dreams.

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9
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In the poem, what does Kipling suggest about failure?

A

To learn from it and not be discouraged.

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10
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True or False: The poem ‘If’ contains a total of five stanzas.

A

False

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11
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What is the tone of the poem ‘If’?

A

Inspirational and didactic

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12
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Fill in the blank: The line ‘If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster’ suggests the importance of ______.

A

equanimity

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13
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What does Kipling mean by the phrase ‘you’ll be a Man, my son’?

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It signifies maturity and the attainment of manhood through virtuous qualities.

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14
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Which quality is associated with the line ‘If you can wait and not be tired by waiting’?

A

Patience

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15
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What advice is given about talking with crowds in the poem?

A

To avoid losing your virtue and integrity.

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16
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following virtues is emphasized in the line ‘Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies’? A) Honesty B) Deceit C) Indifference D) Impulsiveness

A

A) Honesty

17
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What is the significance of the repeated use of ‘If’ throughout the poem?

A

It sets a conditional tone for the virtues being discussed.

18
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True or False: The poem ‘If’ encourages self-doubt as a means of growth.

19
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What does the poem suggest about the opinions of others?

A

To not be swayed by them.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The poem advises to fill the unforgiving minute with ______.

A

sixty seconds’ worth of distance run

21
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What does Kipling imply about success and failure?

A

They should be treated the same.

22
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What is the final message of the poem ‘If’?

A

Achieving personal integrity and virtue leads to true manhood.

23
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Which literary form is ‘If’ primarily written in?

A

Lyric poem

24
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What does the poem imply about resilience?

A

It is crucial for overcoming life’s challenges.

25
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True or False: The poem ‘If’ was published in the early 20th century.

26
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What does Kipling suggest one should do when facing defeat?

A

Start again without complaint.

27
Q

Fill in the blank: The poem ‘If’ addresses the concept of ______ as a journey rather than a destination.

28
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What does the poem suggest about one’s own desires?

A

To control and prioritize them appropriately.

29
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following lines reflects the idea of humility? A) ‘If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue’ B) ‘If you can lose and start again at your beginnings’ C) ‘If you can dream and not make dreams your master’ D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

30
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What is the metaphorical meaning of ‘the unforgiving minute’?

A

The relentless passage of time and the importance of making the most of it.

31
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What literary technique is used in the phrase ‘Triumph and Disaster’?

A

Juxtaposition

32
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Fill in the blank: The poem encourages maintaining ______ in both victory and failure.

33
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What does the poem advise about the pursuit of success?

A

To pursue it with integrity and balance.