The Rose That Grew from Concrete

The rose "learned to breathe fresh air" is an example of...

• a metaphor

• a simile

• personification

• idiom

Which of the following identifies a main theme of the text?

• All living things need support from others in order to grow.

• We must learn and grow from our failures.

• People can overcome difficulties and succeed.

• Nature can overcome problems better than people.

Which detail from the poem best supports the 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)

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.

How does the poet of “The rose that grew from concrete” use elements of nature to convey the idea that nothing can hold them back?

How does the background knowledge of the speaker help influence the meaning of the poem?

• It helps demonstrate that he struggled just like the rose.

• It tells us that he lived in a concrete jungle.

• It shows us how he kept all of his poetry hidden.

• It suggests that his mother had a difficult upbringing.

Which of the following statements would both the author of “Still I Rise” and “The Rose That Grew From Concrete” agree with?

• You should stand tall and be proud of who you are.

• Challenges in life make everyone stronger.

• You can break any barrier if you set your mind to it.

• You will always succeed regardless of life’s challenges.

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.

"The rose that grew from concrete" is an example of -

• simile

• personification

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the rose that grew from concrete'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration