It Couldn't Be Done

which line among these is negative in approach?

• somebody said it couldn't be done

• the dangers that assail you

• at least no one has done it before

• but with a chuckle he replied

The poet might end each stanza with the some wording -

• to deny the musical theme of the poem

• to show the ironic theme in each stanza

• to reinforce the theme of the poem

• to introduce a new theme in each stanza

Which two lines in the poem indicate the main character tackles the challenge with confidence?

• Line 2: "But he with a chuckle replied"

• Line 5: "So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin"

• Line 9: "Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that;"

• Line 13: "With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin "

Who is the poet of "It couldn't be done"?

• William Shakespeare

• Oscar Wilde

• Robert Frost

• Edgar Albert Guest

What is the initial reaction of the person to being told that something couldn’t be done?

• He agrees and gives up immediately.

• He chuckles and decides to give it a try.

• He becomes angry and refuses to try.

• He asks for help from others.

Which line among these is negative in approach?

• somebody said it couldn't be done

• the dangers that assail you

• at least no one has done it before

• but with a chuckle he replied

Who is the poet of 'It couldn't be done'?

• William Shakespeare

• Oscar Wilde

• Robert Frost

• Edgar Albert Guest

What is the initial reaction of the person to being told that something couldn’t be done?

• He agrees and gives up immediately.

• He chuckles and decides to give it a try.

• He becomes angry and refuses to try.

• He asks for help from others.