"Still I Rise" Quiz

"I'll rise and I rise" are repeated throughout the poem to emphasize her determination and triumph. This is an example of which of the following?

• Hyperbole

• Repetition

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

The simile in line 15 means-

• The poet talks about showing confidence.

• The poet talks about showing she is adventurous.

• The poet talks about showing she is depressed.

• The poet talks about showing she is insensitive to others.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

What idea is emphasized by the similes in stanza 3?

• That the poet feels despite hardships, there is no way out.

• That the poet feels life is pleasant and easy going.

• That the poet feels that nature is an inspiration.

• The the poet feels despite hardships, there is hope.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

The poem "Still I Rise" has a tone that can best be described as which of the following?

• hateful

• confident

• melancholy

• cheerful

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

"But still, like air, I'll rise," this line is an example of which type of figurative language?

• simile

• allusion

• metaphor

• personification

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which would be the best description of the theme of the overall poem "Still I Rise?"

• sometimes you are your own worst enemy

• friendship is dependent of sacrifice

• love conquers all

• don't let anyone or anything keep you from accomplishing your dreams

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

"I'm a black ocean," this quote is which type of figurative language?

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

• allusion

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What type of figurative language is used in line 30 of the poem?

• Hyperbole

• Internal Rhyme

• Metaphor

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Even the title "Still I Rise," implies that the mood will most likely be which of the following?

• sorrowful

• friendly

• discouraged

• inspiring

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

The poet uses lines 35-36 to establish that

• The poet is currently a slave on a plantation.

• The poet is the hope of her past slave ancestors.

• The poet is dreaming of being free from slavery.

• The poet is bitter towards her ancestors.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10