Roar by Katy Perry

<sup>Read these lines from the poem. 

I use to bite my tongue and hold my breathe
Scared to rock the boat and make a mess</sup>
These lines reveal that the speaker - 

• did not want to make others perturbed
• was not a good speaker
• was a mighty warrior
• was a perfectionist. 

Bonus Question:
What can you infer about the speaker's present state based on text evidence? 

• The speaker is still an introvert. 
• The speaker has become self aware and in control of her feelings.
• The speaker is as loud as a tiger. 
• The speaker is quiet as a mouse. 

Why does the speaker repeat line 15? 

• To highlight the speaker's defeat. 
• To emphasize the speaker's feelings of being in control. 
• To point out the speaker is a champion.
• To show the speaker's anger. 

Based on the poem, what can the reader conclude about the speaker’s past?

• The speaker used to rock the boat. 
• The speaker was an extrovert.
• The speaker had a low self esteem.
• The speaker did not let others push her around.