The Rose That Grew from Concrete

Which quote from the poem best demonstrates that the speaker admires the rose?

• "when no one else ever cared." (Line 8)

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

• "learned to walk without having feet." (Line 4)

• "Proving nature's law is wrong" (Line 3)

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What impact or effect does using the metaphor of a rose growing from concrete have on the overall meaning of the poem?

• it educates us on the possibilities of nature

• it emphasizes that all things are possible with determination

• it entertains us with a silly poem about impossible things

• it describes how the rose was able to grow from cement

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The Rose that Grew from Concrete is an example of which type of figurative language?

• an extended metaphor

• simile

• similes and metaphors

• hyperboles

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What does the rose growing from concrete symbolize to the poet?

• fear

• perseverance

• hopelessness

• none of the above

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The title of the selection highlights the idea that-

• A rose grew from concrete

• A person who grew up under bad circumstances can still be great in life.

• That the concrete didn't stop the rose from growing

• That the rose grew bad

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What do the words "rose" and "concrete" symbolize as used in this poem?

• Flowers and cement

• Beauty and hardships

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

• People who overcome struggle and the challenges they face

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What does the rose growing from concrete symbolize to the artist?

• fear

• perseverance

• hopelessness

• none of the above

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What does the "concrete" in the text symbolize or stand for? (The concrete is a symbol for...)

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Who or what does "the rose" represent in the text? (The rose represents...)

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According to Tupac, what would people's reactions be if they see a rose grow from concrete?

• fear

• concern

• confusing

• surprise

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