The Rose That Grew from Concrete Poem

What is the tone of the poem “Still I Rise?”

• A. Fearful and Strong.

• B. Confident and Strong

• C. Afraid and Strong

• D. Nervous and Strong

Pick all that apply. Why is Maya Angelou addressing this “you” in her poem?

• A. She is addressing those individuals within society who are oppressing any African-American/Canadian person.

• B. She is addressing the reader to be the change because it up to us to make the change we want to see in the world.

• C. Each of us can rise above our problems, pain, or sorrow. No matter our situation or race.

• D. She is talking about those who help others out no matter their skin color and background.

What does Angelou compare her hope?

• A. She compares moons and suns to hope.

• B. She compares hearts and suns to hope

• C. She compares moons and suns to sadness.

• D. She compares hearts and suns to sadness.

"Out of the huts of history's shame," this quote is which of the following?

• An allusion of segregation

• An allusion of slavery

• simile about her life

• a metaphor about Africa

Pick at least two items. Why must the poet “rise” out of these “huts?”

• A. She is referring to slave housing on plantations in the South before the Civil War

• B. She must rise to get out of the oppression of the past.

• C. She is referring to Native Americans from the past.

What is the central idea for both poems “Still I Rise” and “The Rose That Grew From Concrete?”

• A. The central idea is how both poets feel like they were not successful due to their rough childhood.

• B. The central idea is how both poets climbed out of their rough past and became successful as adults.

• C. The central idea is how both poets climbed out of their rough past and feel like they were not successful as adults.

• D. The central idea is how both poets feel like they cannot move on with life due to their rough childhood.

What are some examples of artistic mediums? Pick all that apply.

• A. Poem and Picture

• B. Essay and speech

• C. Book and paper

What do the words "rose" and "concrete" represent as used in Tupac's poem?

• Tupac and his environment

• Beauty and harships

• People who face their fears and the things that frighten them

• People who overcome struggle and the challenges they face

Why did Tupac choose a rose instead of another plant?

• The rose is beautiful, red, and persistent.
• The rose is beautiful, delicate, and has its own defense mechanism. 
• The rose works hard to grow out of the concrete.
• The rose represents Tupac and how beautiful his spirit was.

In the context of both poems, how does a person overcome adversity?

• Through fighting for what they believe in

• Through giving up and allowing fate to guide them

• Through controlling their fate

• Through persistence