“The Rose That Grew From Concrete” By Tupac Shakur

1. Part A: Which of the following identifies a main theme of the text?

A-All living things need support from others in order to grow.
B-We must learn and grow from our failures.
C-People can overcome difficulties and succeed.
D-Nature can overcome problems better than people.

2. Part B: Which detail from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?

A-“Did you hear about the rose that grew” (Line 1)
B-“Learned to walk without having feet.” (Line 4)
C-“Long live the rose that grew from concrete” (Line 7)
D-“When no one else ever cared.” (Line 8)

3. How does the speaker’s point of view influence how the rose is described?

A-Curious about the rose, the speaker asks several questions about it.
B-Believing that the rose is not real, the speaker exaggerates its qualities.
C-Feeling pity for the rose, the speaker lists all of the hardships it has faced.
DI-mpressed by the rose, the speaker explains what makes it so admirable.