A Rose That Grew from Concrete

What type of mood does Shakur create in "The Rose That Grew From Concrete"?

• cheerful

• motivational

• sorrow

• disgust

Why is "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" an example of free verse poetry?

• It has no rhyme or rhythm scheme

• It has different types of figurative language

• It tells a story about a rose

• It has a joke at the end of the poem

What is the correct rhyme scheme that is being used in this passage?

• AAAB

• AABB

• AABBAA

• ABAB

Read the following passage. What type of figurative language does Shakur use?

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

What do you think is the overall theme of this poem? Pick a line from the poem that fits the theme and explain why.

Make sure that you use complete sentences when writing your answer.