Poetry ((If))) Radyard Kipling

[Huda Mohammed 2010]

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1. Father, in this poem, want his son to be realistic and practical.

- Explain -

2. List two pieces of advice that are most helpful to you.
3. Comparisons play an important part in this poem.

- Explain -

4. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
or walk with kings-not lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you,
But none too much;
a) Paraphrase this verse.
b) What is the name of the poet and what is the rhyme scheme? (First Session 1993)