Believe in Yourself
Class 9 · English · 13 Questions
Think about a time when you had to face a challenge.
What does the phrase ‘believe in yourself’ mean to you? Write some words or phrases you associate with believing in yourself.
Select the correct meaning of ‘status quo’ based on the given sentence. Even though some kids wanted to try new activities, most of them were happy with the status quo and didn’t want any changes.
Based on your understanding of the poem, select the correct central idea for each stanza from the options given.
State whether the following statements are true or false.
Fill in the blanks with the correct options from those given in the brackets. The speaker in this poem is not distant; rather, he/ she comes across as a _____ (stranger/guide) who understands the struggle and is encouraging the reader to take _____ (interest in/control of) his/her own future. The use of direct address ‘You’ creates a close connection, as though the speaker is _____. (talking directly to the reader/addressing the reader from a distance)
Match the phrases from the poem in Column 1 with the imagery they represent in Column 2. An extra representation is given. | Column 1 | Column 2 | | :--- | :--- | | 1. There is no crowd to see... | (i) Represents the difficulty of beginning a new challenge or change. | | 2. push you back in fear? | (ii) Suggests a solitary journey, stressing individual effort. | | | (iii) Evokes the mental barrier that prevents growth. |
Select the words/phrases from the box below to complete the given sentences. [Box: unknown, self-improvement, courage, leap of faith, stagnation]
The poet uses a metaphor in the line, ‘The first step is the hardest’. Explain why this is metaphorical.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Step up to the challenge There is no crowd to see, It’s just you and the future And where you want to be.
Answer the following questions.
Your class is conducting the morning assembly. You have been asked to deliver a speech on the topic, ‘Turning Challenges into Opportunities’. Draft this speech by following the guidelines given below.
find out about such personalities from your village, town, city, or state and present their success stories in class.