The Rose That Grew from Concrete

What do the words "rose" and "concrete" SYMBOLIZE (represent) in this poem?

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

• People who overcome struggle and the challenges they face

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Which line from the poem suggests that the rose was PERSISTENT?

• Line 8: "when no one else ever cared"

• Line 5: "funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams"

• Line 7: "it learned to breathe fresh air."

• None of the above

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Which of the following lines suggest that the rose OVERCAME an issue?

• Did you hear about the rose that grew

• learned to walk without having feet

• Long live the rose that grew from concrete

• when no one else ever cared.

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What is surprising about the rose?

• It can move itself around.

• It grew in an unlikely place.

• It became a human.

• It was very beautiful.

What does the phrase "the rose that grew from concrete" mean figuratively as used in this poem?

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How did the rose grow from concrete?

• It was taught how to survive.

• It was lucky.

• It adapted to the environment.

• It didn't give up.

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Which detail from the poem best supports your answer to part A?

• “Did u hear about the rose that grew” ( Lines 1)

• “learned 2 walk without having feet” ( Lines 3-4)

• “Long live the rose that grew from concrete” ( Line 7)

• “when no one else even cared!” ( Line 8)

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How does the speaker's point of view influence how the rose is described?

• Curious about the rose, the speaker asks several questions about it.

• Believing that the rose is not real, the speaker exaggerates its qualities.

• Feeling pity for the rose, the speaker lists all of the hardships it has faced.

• Impressed by the rose, the speaker explains what makes it so admirable.

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Read the line, "it learned to breathe fresh air." The rose breathing air is an example of...

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

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What is the main theme of 'The Rose That Grew from Concrete'?

• Overcoming adversity

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of education

• Friendship

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