Rudyard Kipling creates a solution to life's problems in his clever piece 'If'. He offers a variety of commonsensical advice that is practical which stands the test of time. "If  by Rudyard Kipling is something that can be perceived as a set of virtues laid down by the poet which are necessary for the development of a good human being. These virtues are demonstrated through the form and structure chosen, the pleasing use of literary devices, and the exquisite form along with poetic devices. First, Kipling uses simple and slang language in his poem. He uses contrast to emphasize his ideas making it easier for the readers to connect to his philosophy. This poem contains four stanzas, eight lines each. Its structure and rhythm are regular. The meter of the first stanza moves along at a set and predictable pace. If it were to be read out loud, the smooth pace of the regular meter would reflect a quietness of tone; a tone that reflects the humility Kipling seems to be advocating in the last two lines of stanza 1. The first stanza in particular has a rhyme scheme of A, A, A, A, B, C, B, C. But it becomes consistent as it progresses and changes to A, B, A, B, C, D, C, D. In lines one through three the word "you  is repeated at the end of each line making the reader the center of attention at this point because Kipling wants the reader to reflect on their virtues of life. The word "if  is repeated in the beginning of lines one and five making an emphasis on the title. It's also repeated in lines all throughout the poem. The simple structure of the poem reflects the simple philosophy of Kipling. Second, Kipling works elegantly with literary devices with further embellish his message. Kipling personifies "triumph  (11) and "disaster  (11) by giving them the abilities to be imposters. Imposters are humans who distract or get involved in something we don't want them to. They could even be disguised humans. Thus, his point here is to