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WorksheetsAnalyzing Resilience in 'Still I Rise'
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following best introduces the text using TAG (Title, Author, Genre) and summary?
"Still I Rise" is a short story by Maya Angelou about how people can be mean sometimes.
In her poem "Still I Rise," Maya Angelou uses strong and defiant language to show how she overcomes discrimination with confidence and pride.
Maya Angelou wrote "Still I Rise," which is about history.
"Still I Rise" is a book by Maya Angelou about civil rights.
Which of these thesis statements is below basic (too vague)?
Maya Angelou shows that she is strong and won’t give up.
In "Still I Rise," Maya Angelou proves that resilience is possible because she overcomes hate, prejudice, and discrimination with pride.
Angelou demonstrates resilience by showing confidence and refusing to let others define her worth.
Maya Angelou’s poem "Still I Rise" celebrates resilience because she stays proud even when others try to hold her down.
Which of these thesis statements is above average (clear, arguable, and specific)?
Maya Angelou shows that resilience matters.
"Still I Rise" shows that resilience is powerful because Angelou uses confidence and pride to overcome oppression.
Angelou proves that resilience comes from refusing to accept others’ limitations, showing that confidence can be a weapon against prejudice.
Angelou’s poem "Still I Rise" is about never giving up.
Which line from the poem best supports a thesis about resilience?
“Does my sassiness upset you?” (Line 5)
“You may trod me in the very dirt / But still, like dust, I’ll rise.” (Lines 3–4)
“Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells / Pumping in my living room.” (Lines 7–8)
Why is the line “You may trod me in the very dirt / But still, like dust, I’ll rise” (Lines 3–4) important to the theme of resilience?
It shows she is rich and doesn’t care what people think.
It proves she can survive being pushed down and still rise again, symbolizing strength and resilience.
It explains why she is angry at society.
It shows she likes to walk confidently.
Which of these best integrates evidence into a sentence?
Maya Angelou says “You may trod me in the very dirt / But still, like dust, I’ll rise.” (Lines 3–4).
Maya Angelou says people are mean.
"You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes" (Lines 21-22).
How does the metaphor of rising “like dust” connect to the bigger idea of resilience?
Dust always rises, no matter what, which shows that true resilience means always returning despite setbacks.
Dust is dirty, which means resilience is messy and everyone is resilient.
Dust is everywhere, so resilience is not rare.
Dust doesn’t matter, so resilience isn’t important.
Which example of analysis is the strongest?
This quote shows that Angelou doesn’t care what others think, which is why she is resilient.
This quote means she is confident and will not let challenges keep her down, which connects to resilience because she keeps rising despite obstacles.
This quote shows she is proud of herself and that is what makes her resilient.
This quote explains that she likes sassiness and it helps her be resilient.
Which thesis + evidence pairing is the strongest?
Thesis: Angelou is proud. Evidence: “Does my sexiness upset you?” (Line 25).
Thesis: Angelou shows resilience by rising above hate. Evidence: “You may write me down in history / With your bitter, twisted lies” (Lines 1–2).
Thesis: Angelou shows resilience by rising above oppression. Evidence: “You may trod me in the very dirt / But still, like dust, I’ll rise” (Lines 3–4).
Thesis: Angelou is funny. Evidence: “Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines” (Line 21).
Which response best answers the essential question: What is Angelou’s message about resilience when facing life’s obstacles?
Angelou shows resilience is important because she never gives up, no matter how people try to put her down.
Angelou shows resilience is about being funny and rich.
Angelou says resilience doesn’t matter if people are mean.
Angelou explains resilience is about ignoring everyone.
Even the title "Still I Rise," implies that the mood will most likely be which of the following?
sorrowful
discouraged
ecstatic
inspiring
What feeling does the poem's repeated lines - "I rise"- suggest?
frustration
sadness
humbleness
none of the above
What message does the poem ultimately convey?
The importance of conforming to societal norms.
The inevitability of failure in the face of adversity.
The power of resilience and self-worth in the face of oppression.
What theme is portrayed in the poem 'Still I Rise'?
Romance and passion
Confusion and uncertainty
Sadness and defeat
Empowerment and resilience
How does the structure of the poem contribute to its impact on the reader?
The structure of the poem confuses the reader
The structure of the poem has no impact on the reader
The structure of the poem is irrelevant to the reader's experience
The structure of the poem creates emphasis, builds tension, and guides the reader's emotional response.
