The Rose That Grew From Concrete Assessment
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- Q1
Read line 4: "it learned to walk with out having feet." What does this line suggest about the rose?
The rose has lost something it loves dearly.
The rose feels a sense of hopelessness.
The rose will continue to try to learn to walk.
The rose is determined and strong.
30s - Q2
The word 'concrete' in the poem has a:
A) Denotation of strength and stability
C) Denotation of softness
B) Connotation of obstacles and hardships
C) Denotation of softness
30s - Q3
What is the most likely reason the author wrote the poem, "The Rose That Grew From Concrete"?
To explain that everyone has problems and you just have to deal with it.
To describe how people can overcome difficulties and succeed.
To show that nature can overcome problems better than people.
To highlight failure is necessary in life.
30s - Q4
What is the best definition of resilience as it relates to the poem?
The ability to recover quickly from challenges
The ability to make concrete stronger
The ability to avoid difficulties
The ability to grow flowers in a tough environment
30s - Q5
Which line from the poem is an example of personification?
When no one else even cared."
It learned to breathe fresh air"
From a crack in the concrete"
Did you hear about the rose that grew?"
30s - Q6
Which of the following is an example of perseverance?
Avoiding difficult situations
Giving up after failing a test
Practicing every day to get better at a sport despite losses
Choosing to take the easiest route in life
30s - Q7
How many stanzas are in "The Rose That Grew from Concrete"?
Four
Three
Two
One
30s - Q8
Which sentence contains a simile that reflects the poem's theme?
"Life is a journey filled with surprises."
"The rose bloomed like a beacon in the dark."
"Challenges are just stepping stones."
The rose stood tall among the weeds."
30s - Q9
Which of the following best represents the metaphor in the poem "The Rose That Grew from Concrete"?
The concrete represents a sidewalk.
The rose and the concrete are unrelated.
The rose symbolizes someone overcoming difficult circumstances.
The rose is a literal flower in a garden.
30s - Q10
What is the connotation of the word "rose" in the poem?
A symbol of beauty and growth despite hardship.
A person who is delicate and fragile.
A plant that grows easily anywhere.
A sign of weakness in a harsh environment.
30s - Q11
A __________ in poetry is a group of lines separated by spaces that help organize the poem’s ideas.
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The poet uses __________ language to create deeper meaning beyond the literal words.
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The literal or dictionary definition of a word is its __________.
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The poem uses __________, like "breathe fresh air," to create vivid mental images.
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When a word carries emotional or cultural meaning beyond its literal definition, it has a __________.
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