Was respected as a spokesperson for Black people and women and her work centers on themes such as racism, Identity, family and travel. Her poems, prose
and essays are widely used in schools and universities worldwide
As you read, make note of the details that support the reasons why the speaker
uses the phrases "Irise or "I'll rise throughout the poem
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The speaker's tone can best be described as...
You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.
Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room
happy
anscy
scared
confident