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i thank whatever gods may be
for my unconquerable soul.
in the fell clutch of circumstance
i have not winced nor cried aloud.
under the bludgeonings of chance
my head is bloody, but unbowed.
beyond this place of wrath and tears
loom but the horror of the shade,
and yet the menace of the years
finds and shall find me unafraid.
it matters not how strait the gate,
how charged with punishments the scroll,
i am the master of my fate,
i am the captain of my soul.
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1. unconquerable (adjective) unable to be defeated
2. fierce, cruel, or terrible
3. beatings

assessment questions

1. which of the following best describes a central theme of the text?

a identity is important to building self - confidence.
b independence means refusing to follow anyone elses rules or laws.
c resilience is the ability to keep going and to refuse to give up.
d sacrifice is necessary to make someone a hero.
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Explanation:

The poem "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley expresses the speaker's unwavering spirit in the face of hardships. Lines like "I have not winced nor cried aloud" and "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul" show resilience and determination not to give up.

Answer:

C. Resilience is the ability to keep going and to refuse to give up