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and yet dont look too good, nor talk too wise:
if you can dream - and not make dreams your
master;
if you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
if you can meet with triumph and disaster
and treat those two impostors just the same;
if you can bear to hear the truth youve spoken
twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
and stoop and build em up with worn - out tools:
if you can make one heap of all your winnings
and risk it on one turn of pitch and toss,
and lose, and start again at your beginnings
and never breathe a word about your loss;
if you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
to serve your turn long after they are gone,
and so hold on when there is nothing in you
except the will which says to them: hold on!
if you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch,
if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
if all men count with you, but none too much;
if you can fill the unforgiving minute
with sixty seconds worth of distance run,
yours is the earth and everything thats in it.
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assessment questions

1. which word best identifies the speakers tone toward

his son?
a argumentative
b authoritative
c cautious
d mournful
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Explanation:

The speaker offers wise, guiding advice, presenting a set of ideals and challenges. The tone is one of imparting knowledge and authority, telling the son how to live life. It is not argumentative as there is no debate, not cautious as it's not about warning, and not mournful as there is no sadness expressed.

Answer:

B. authoritative