Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the help of the points given below. Poem 4.1 ( coursebook page no 96 ) * Title * Name of the poet * Rhyme scheme * Figure of speech ( any one ) * Theme / Central idea ( in 2 to 3 lines -- ( English std9th ) -- [poem name is "4.1 What is success?"]
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Answer:
Appreciation of poem what is success?
Explanation:
1. Title – The title of the poem is “What is Success?”
2. Poet/Author – The poem is Ralph Waldo Emerson.
3. Rhyme scheme – The poem has no rhyme scheme. It’s a free verse.
4. Favourite lines- My favourite lines from the poem are:
a) “To earn the appreciation of honest critics.”
b) “To find the best in others.”
5. Theme / central idea –
The poem is about success. Success gives happiness and
enthusiasm. A person who wants to be successful should have positive
attitude. He or she finds the best qualities in other people. A successful
person wants blessings for everyone.
6. Figure oF speech –
“To leave the world a bit better.”
Alliteration: sound ‘b’ is repeated.
7. Special Features –
The poem is a sonnet, (a poem of 14 lines) No rhyming words are
used in this poem. It's a free verse. The poet has used many infinitives.
8. Why i like The Poem – I like the poem because it is based on success. It definitely
helps us to achieve success by doing small things correctly.
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