Read the poem and based on each stanza, fill in the blanks with the main idea of the writer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.If I Were A Voice By: Charles MackayIf I were a voice, a persuasive voice, That could travel the wide world through, I would fly on the beams of the morning light, And speak to men with a gentle might, And tell them to be true. I'd fly, I'd fly, o'er land and sea, Wherever a human heart might be, Telling a tale, or singing a song, In praise of the right in blame of the wrong.Π.If I were a voice, a consoling voice, I'd fly on the wings of air, The homes of Sorrow and Guilt I'd seek, And calm and truthful words I'd speak To save them from Despair. I'd fly, I'd fly, o'er the crowded town,And drop, like the happy sun-light, down Into the hearts of suffering men, And teach them to rejoice again.III.If I were a voice, a convincing voice, I'd travel with the wind, And whenever I saw the nations torn By warfare, jealousy, or scorn, If I were a voice, a convincing voice, I'd travel with the wind, And whenever I saw the nations forn By warfare, jealousy, or scorn, Or hatred of their kind, I'd fly, I'd fly, on the thunder-crash, And into their blinded bosoms flash; And, all their evil thoughts subdued, I'd teach them Christian Brotherhood.IV.If I were a voice, a pervading voice, I'd seek the kings of Earth; I'd find them alone on their beds at night And whisper words that should guide them right Lessons of priceless worth; I'd fly more swift than the swiftest bird, And tell them things they never heard Truths which the ages for aye repeat Unknown to the statesmen at their feet.V.If I were a voice, an immortal voice, 'I'd speak in the people's ear; And whenever they shouted 'Liberty,' Without deserving to be free, I'd make their error clear. I'd fly, I'd fly, on the wings of day, Rebuking wrong on my world-wide way, And making all the Earth rejoice- If I were a voice-an immortal voice.Stanza no. 1If I were a____________ I____________Stanza no. 2If I were a____________ I______________Stanza no. 3.If I were a___________ I_____________Stanza no. 4If I were a___________ I___________Based on your own understanding, what is the disposition of the writer in the poem?Thank you.
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Here are the main ideas for each stanza:Stanza 1:If I were a voice, a persuasive voice, I would inspire truthfulness.Stanza 2:If I were a voice, a consoling voice, I would comfort the sorrowful.Stanza 3:If I were a voice, a convincing voice, I would promote unity and peace.Stanza 4:If I were a voice, a pervading voice, I would guide leaders with wisdom.Stanza 5:If I were a voice, an immortal voice, I would uphold freedom and justice.Disposition of the writer:The writer's disposition is idealistic, compassionate, and just. He desires to inspire positive change, comfort the afflicted, promote unity, guide leaders, and uphold freedom and justice. His tone is optimistic, encouraging, and peaceful.The writer's voice conveys:1. Empathy and understanding2. Desire for truth and righteousness3. Passion for unity and harmony4. Commitment to guiding leaders5. Advocacy for freedom and justice[tex].[/tex]
