About roses

The speaker in the poem and the author of the article both believe -

• That talent will take you far.

• That working hard and getting through difficult times is something to be poud of.

• That you cannot catch up to others with a negative attitude.

• That nature is working against you accomplishing your goals.

Do both passages contain a story of inspiration?

• The poem inspires others to grow even though difficult circumstances can hold you back.

• The article inspires people to try their best, and to never forget where you came from.

• Both the poem and the article are inspirational.

True or False? Do the subjects of both works contain symbols of hope for others?

• True

• False

True or False? Both are true stories, based on factual events.

• True

• False

True or False? Both are true stories, based on factual events.

• True

• False

In what way do the speaker in the poem and the author of the article DIFFER?

• The poem is from third person perspective, while the article is from first person perspective.

• The poem is a tale of warning, while the article is a success story.

• The poem ends with a feeling of despair, while the article ends with a feeling of hope.

• The poem describes a fictional symbol, while the article includes a story of a real person as a symbol.

True or False? Both passages contain a setback that had to be overcome.

• True

• False

Do both passages contain an instance of doubt about the strength or ability of the rose and Derrick Rose?

• True

• False