Question

1. what is emphasized by the poet’s repetition of the words \if only\ in the poem? (4.10d)

a. the regret the speaker has about not doing his best
b. how proud the coach is of the team, even though they lost
c. the speaker’s reason for not practicing more
d. how much the speaker wishes he had a trophy

1. which meaning best matches the way the word call is used in the poem? (4.3a)

call kɔl

1. the cry of an animal; example: bird (noun)
2. an instance of speaking to someone on the phone (noun)
3. a strong inner prompting to do something (noun)
4. to shout loudly to attract attention (verb)

a. meaning 1
b. meaning 2
c. meaning 3
d. meaning 4

Explanation:

1. La repetición de "if only" sugiere un deseo intenso, lo que se asocia con el sentir de "qué ojalá". Esto se ajusta más a la idea de que el hablante desea algo que no tiene, como en la opción D.
2. Sin el contexto del poema, pero considerando los usos comunes del idioma, si se habla de un llamado interior o una inspiración para hacer algo, el significado 3 de "call" como "un fuerte impulso interno para hacer algo" es el más adecuado.

Answer:

1. D. how much the speaker wishes he had a trophy
2. C. Meaning 3