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    Poem – The Will to Win

    Critical Appreciation

    The title of the poem 'The Wil to Win' by Berton Braley, reflects upon the desire in
    one to excel and considers it to be the most important quality. The poet elaborates on
    the theme through generous use of examples to explain what exactly the burning
    desire to achieve one's goals does to one.

    The rhyme scheme abbb sets the mood of the poem which is optimistic. The use of
    Tautology such as 'useless and worthless' and 'besize and beset' aids in conveying the
    message effectively. Besides, figures of speech such as Repetition and Alliteration
    make the poem an enjoyable one.

    The central idea: The poem is an inspiring piece that boosts our morale and motivates
    us to achieve our goals with the will to win, come what may. It underlines the
    importance of hard work, planning, determination and fearlessness. It gives us the
    message that if one has the will to win, nothing is impossible. God will help such a
    person to achieve his goals.

    Name and explain the Figures of Speech.

    1. Work day and night for it.


    The figure of speech in the given line is Antithesis as two opposite words 'day and
    'night' are used in the same line for a better poetic effect.

    2. Give up vour time and vour peace and your sleep for it.
    The figure of speech in the given line is Repetition as the words 'your' and 'and'
    are repeated for a better poetic effect.

    3. If life seems all empty and useless without it.


    The figure of speech in the given line is Tautology as two words 'empty' and
    'useless' which mean the same are used in the same line for a better
    poetic effect.

    4. If you simply go after that thing that you want with all of your capacity,
    strength and sagacity, faith, hope and confidence and stern tenacity.
    The figure of speech in the given line is Climax as ideas are arranged in ascending
    order of importance for a better poetic effect.

    5. If dogged and grim you besiege and beget it, with the help of God you'll get
    it!
    The figure of speech in the given line is Exclamation. Strong emotions have been
    expressed.
    Alliteration as two words 'besiege and 'beget' begin with the same letter 'b' and
    produce the same sound for a better rhyming effect.

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