Still I Rise

The poem "Still I Rise" has a tone that can best be described as which of the following?

• hateful

• melancholy

• confident

• cheerful

"I'll rise and I rise" are repeated throughout the poem to emphasize her determination and triumph. This is an example of which of the following?

• Hyperbole

• Repetition

• Alliteration

• Personification

In the poem “Still I Rise,” the speaker laughs like she has what in her backyard?

• Gold mines

• Diamonds

• Dinosaur bones

• Oil wells

What is the theme of Angelou's "Still I Rise"?

• Be violent towards your oppressors.

• Ignore someone who has wronged you.

• Remain confident in who you are.

• Never lower yourself to someone else's standards.

What is the significance of the title 'Still I Rise' in relation to the poem's theme?

• Complacency and acceptance in the face of adversity

• Defeat and surrender in the face of adversity

• Resilience, strength, and empowerment in the face of adversity

• Fear and weakness in the face of adversity

What is the theme of the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou?

What theme is portrayed in the poem 'Still I Rise'?

• Romance and passion

• Confusion and uncertainty

• Sadness and defeat

• Empowerment and resilience

"Just like the moon and like suns...still I'll rise." What is this quote emphasizing?

• Her love for science

• Her getting up when she falls on the ground

• Her overcoming one difficult challenge

• Her ability to continuously overcome obstacles.

Which would be the best description of the theme of the overall poem "Still I Rise?"

• sometimes you are your own worst enemy

• love conquers all

• friendship is dependent of sacrifice

• don't let anyone or anything keep you from accomplishing your dreams

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.

• The need to give in to oppression for survival.