(a) What gives the power to break through the barrier?

(b) Why does the poet call the barrier – "The curse of our land"?

(c) What does the poet refer to as 'foe'? Why is the person who conquers the foe called a 'hero'?

(d) How can fear be overacted by courage?

(a) In the poem, the poet focuses on the positive side of bravery.

(b) By the phrase 'curse of our land' the poet means the people of that country are very brave of that country.

(c) One who conquers fear can be called a hero.

(d) It is true bravery when we fight without fear.

(a) Bravery is a quality that gives us ________________________.

(b) The barrier of bravery is best known as ________________________.

(c) We call one a 'hero' who has ________________________.

(d) A person who seems not to be afraid is called a ________________________.

(a) Hey! You left me behind.

(b) Ouch! That soup is hot.

(c) Oops! The plate broke.

(d) Well, I guess I'll go.

(e) Hurray! We won the game.

(f) Wow! John hit the ball far.

(g) Hurry! We have less time to finish the game.

(h) Alas! I cannot go with you.

(i) Shh! I heard something.

(j) Ah, I see what you mean.