Still I Rise TDQs

How does the poet use repetition to develop the idea that the speaker will always overcome challenges? (R.1.4)

• A The use of repetition gives human qualities to the speaker.

• B The use of repetition allows the reader to visualize the speaker standing up.

• C The use of repetition creates rhythm in the poem.

• D The use of repetition brings attention to the speaker's strength in difficult situations.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Select a line from the text that supports your answer in Part A. (R.1.4)

• A Does my haughtiness offend you? (stanza 4)

• B Still I'll rise. (stanza 3)

• C With the certainty of tides, (stanza 3)

• D 'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells (stanza 2)

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

How does the poet develop the speaker's perspective on dealing with challenges? (R.1.3)

• A The poet includes details about the argument they had with another person.

• B The poet includes details to show how the speaker's perspective changed throughout the poem.

• C The poet includes details to show examples of how the speaker has been treated kindly.

• D The poet includes details that explain the speaker remaining confident despite hardships and judgment.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following lines contain a simile? (R.3.1)

• A But still, like air, I'll rise., (stanza 6)

• B Diggin' in my own backyard. (stanza 2)

• C Bowed head and lowered eyes? (stanza 4)

• D Why are you beset with gloom? (stanza 2)

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

How does the similie contribute to the meaning of the text? (R.3.1)

• A The simile explains how light air is.

• B The simile is conveying that the speaker will always overcome challenges.

• C The simile explains how the speaker feels about the way they are treated.

• D The simile shows how sad the speaker is feeling throughout the poem.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4