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Still I Rise was written during which period of American history?
Still I Rise was written during which period of American history?
- The Civil War
- The Harlem Renaissance
- The Civil Rights Movement (correct)
- The Great Depression
Maya Angelou was an influential figure in:
Maya Angelou was an influential figure in:
- The Industrial Revolution
- The Cold War
- The Civil War
- The feminist movement and racial equality (correct)
Still I Rise reflects the struggles of which community?
Still I Rise reflects the struggles of which community?
- Wealthy political leaders
- Immigrants in the 1800s
- Scientists and inventors
- African Americans facing oppression (correct)
How does Still I Rise relate to segregation and racism?
How does Still I Rise relate to segregation and racism?
Which of the following best describes Angelou’s purpose in writing Still I Rise?
Which of the following best describes Angelou’s purpose in writing Still I Rise?
The tone of Still I Rise can be compared to the speeches of:
The tone of Still I Rise can be compared to the speeches of:
Which of the following civil rights activists shares a similar message with Maya Angelou?
Which of the following civil rights activists shares a similar message with Maya Angelou?
Why did many African Americans relate to Still I Rise when it was published?
Why did many African Americans relate to Still I Rise when it was published?
Which movement inspired Angelou’s activism and poetry?
Which movement inspired Angelou’s activism and poetry?
How does Still I Rise reflect Maya Angelou’s personal experiences?
How does Still I Rise reflect Maya Angelou’s personal experiences?
What does the word "beset" most closely mean in the poem?
What does the word "beset" most closely mean in the poem?
What is the meaning of the word "tread" as used in the first stanza?
What is the meaning of the word "tread" as used in the first stanza?
The word "haughtiness" in the poem suggests:
The word "haughtiness" in the poem suggests:
What does "I laugh like I’ve got gold mines diggin’ in my own backyard" imply?
What does "I laugh like I’ve got gold mines diggin’ in my own backyard" imply?
What does "You may trod me in the very dirt" mean?
What does "You may trod me in the very dirt" mean?
The phrase "I rise" is repeated to:
The phrase "I rise" is repeated to:
Which phrase from the poem best symbolizes resilience?
Which phrase from the poem best symbolizes resilience?
The poet uses the phrase "I am a black ocean, leaping and wide" to suggest:
The poet uses the phrase "I am a black ocean, leaping and wide" to suggest:
What is an antonym for "rise" as used in the poem?
What is an antonym for "rise" as used in the poem?
What effect does the phrase "But still, like dust, I’ll rise" create?
What effect does the phrase "But still, like dust, I’ll rise" create?
Which literary device is used in the line "But still, like dust, I’ll rise"?
Which literary device is used in the line "But still, like dust, I’ll rise"?
"I am a black ocean, leaping and wide." is an example of which literary device?
"I am a black ocean, leaping and wide." is an example of which literary device?
Which literary device is present in the line "You may shoot me with your words"?
Which literary device is present in the line "You may shoot me with your words"?
What effect does the repetition of "I rise, I rise, I rise" have in the poem?
What effect does the repetition of "I rise, I rise, I rise" have in the poem?
"Does my sassiness upset you?" is an example of which literary device?
"Does my sassiness upset you?" is an example of which literary device?
What is the significance of the phrase "Gold mines / Diggin’ in my backyard"?
What is the significance of the phrase "Gold mines / Diggin’ in my backyard"?
"Shoulders falling down like teardrops, weakened by my soulful cries" contains which literary device?
"Shoulders falling down like teardrops, weakened by my soulful cries" contains which literary device?
Which of the following lines contains personification?
Which of the following lines contains personification?
"Bitter, twisted lies" is an example of which literary device?
"Bitter, twisted lies" is an example of which literary device?
Why does the poet use rhetorical questions in the poem?
Why does the poet use rhetorical questions in the poem?
How does Still I Rise connect to oppression and discrimination?
How does Still I Rise connect to oppression and discrimination?
What is the effect of repetition in Still I Rise?
What is the effect of repetition in Still I Rise?
What is the poem’s message about resilience?
What is the poem’s message about resilience?
How does Maya Angelou empower modern readers?
How does Maya Angelou empower modern readers?
Explain how Angelou uses contrast in Still I Rise.
Explain how Angelou uses contrast in Still I Rise.
Why do you think Angelou wrote this poem?
Why do you think Angelou wrote this poem?
How does Still I Rise challenge negative perceptions?
How does Still I Rise challenge negative perceptions?
Explain how imagery is used in the poem.
Explain how imagery is used in the poem.
What impact has Maya Angelou had on literature and activism?
What impact has Maya Angelou had on literature and activism?
Why does Still I Rise remain relevant today?
Why does Still I Rise remain relevant today?
The speaker in 'Still I Rise' compares their ability to rise above challenges to ________.
The speaker in 'Still I Rise' compares their ability to rise above challenges to ________.
The poem 'Still I Rise' was published in the year ________.
The poem 'Still I Rise' was published in the year ________.
The literary device used when giving human qualities to non-human things, as in 'You may shoot me with your words', is called ________.
The literary device used when giving human qualities to non-human things, as in 'You may shoot me with your words', is called ________.
Bob Dylan wrote a poem called ________ during the 1960s Civil Rights movement.
Bob Dylan wrote a poem called ________ during the 1960s Civil Rights movement.
When someone shows ________, it means they have the ability to recover quickly from difficulties.
When someone shows ________, it means they have the ability to recover quickly from difficulties.
The historical context of 'Still I Rise' is not important to understanding the poem's message.
The historical context of 'Still I Rise' is not important to understanding the poem's message.
Tupac Shakur's poem 'The Rose That Grew from Concrete' is primarily about horticulture.
Tupac Shakur's poem 'The Rose That Grew from Concrete' is primarily about horticulture.
Imagery involves using descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
Imagery involves using descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
A rhetorical question is a question where an answer is expected from the audience.
A rhetorical question is a question where an answer is expected from the audience.
The word 'beset' in 'Still I Rise' suggests being strengthened or inspired.
The word 'beset' in 'Still I Rise' suggests being strengthened or inspired.
Flashcards
Sassiness
Sassiness
Boldness and confidence.
Beset
Beset
Troubled or burdened.
Haughtiness
Haughtiness
Arrogance or pride.
Resilience
Resilience
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Oppression
Oppression
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Symbolism
Symbolism
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Metaphor
Metaphor
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Tone
Tone
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Homophone
Homophone
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Prefix
Prefix
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Abstract Noun
Abstract Noun
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Prefix Mis-
Prefix Mis-
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Prefix Un-
Prefix Un-
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Prefix Re-
Prefix Re-
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Suffix -able
Suffix -able
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Suffix -less
Suffix -less
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Synonym of Empowerment
Synonym of Empowerment
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Antonym to Independent
Antonym to Independent
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Synonym for Resilience
Synonym for Resilience
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Antonym for Validation
Antonym for Validation
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Synonym for Critique
Synonym for Critique
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Antonym for Vulnerability
Antonym for Vulnerability
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Opposite of Triumphant
Opposite of Triumphant
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Synonym for Haughtiness
Synonym for Haughtiness
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Opposite of Elevate
Opposite of Elevate
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Meaning of Inequality
Meaning of Inequality
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Correct Synonym for Principle
Correct Synonym for Principle
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Read
Read
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There
There
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Write
Write
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Their
Their
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An abstract noun
An abstract noun
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New York
New York
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Apple.
Apple.
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Type of Noun
Type of Noun
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Identify the pronoun:
Identify the pronoun:
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His
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Theirs
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Mine
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This
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Study Notes
- The provided text is a Grade 7 ELA final exam study review for Trimester 2.
- The exam date is Thursday, February 27, 2025, and the duration is 90 minutes.
- The review covers poetry comprehension ("Still I Rise"), poetry comparison ("Blowin’ in the Wind" & "The Rose That Grew from Concrete"), and language in context.
Exam Sections
- Section A: "Still I Rise" poetry comprehension
- Section B: "Blowin’ in the Wind" & "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" poetry comparison
- Section C: Language in Context
Study Checklist
- Section A: Read the poem multiple times, summarize stanzas, highlight literary devices, practice multiple-choice and short-answer questions, and paraphrase stanzas.
- Section B: Compare themes, identify symbolism, understand historical background, explain relevance today, and answer questions about modern issues.
- Section C: Review prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and nouns and pronouns; complete short-answer exercises.
Exam-Day Tips
- Aim for at least 8 hours of sleep.
- Eat a healthy breakfast.
- Bring extra pens and pencils.
- Read each question carefully, use elimination for multiple-choice questions, underline key words, take deep breaths if stuck, and review answers if there is time.
Poetry Comprehension – Still I Rise
- The poem speaks of rising above oppression, lies, and hatred. No matter how the speaker is put down, they will rise again.
Background Information & Historical Context
- Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an African American poet, activist, and writer.
- "Still I Rise" was published in 1978 in the collection And Still I Rise.
- The poem reflects struggles against racism and injustice during the Civil Rights Movement.
- Angelou draws on personal and historical experiences of oppression and African Americans’ resilience.
- The tone is defiant, proud, and triumphant.
Central Themes
- Resilience & Strength: Refusal to be defeated by oppression.
- Empowerment: Emphasizes self-worth, confidence, and perseverance.
- Overcoming Adversity: Rising stronger despite being pushed down.
- Oppression & Social Injustice: Addresses historical discrimination, especially against African Americans.
- Hope & Triumph: Encourages hope for a future without oppression.
Literary Devices
- Simile: Comparison using "like" or "as." Example: "But still, like dust, I’ll rise."
- Metaphor: Direct comparison. Example: comparing herself to the ocean.
- Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things. Example: "You may shoot me with your words."
- Repetition: Repeating words or phrases for emphasis.
- Hyperbole: Exaggeration for emphasis. Example: "Does my sassiness upset you?"
- Symbolism: Using objects or ideas to represent a larger meaning. Examples: dust, oil wells, gold mines.
- Rhetorical Questions: Questions not meant to be answered. Example: "Does my haughtiness offend you?"
- Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses. Example: "Shoulders falling down like teardrops, / Weakened by my soulful cries."
- Tone: The poet’s attitude toward the subject.
- Mood: The feeling created for the reader.
Tone and Mood
- Tone of Still I Rise: Defiant, Triumphant, Confident.
- Mood: Inspirational, Uplifting.
Vocabulary in Context
- Sassiness: Boldness and confidence.
- Beset: Troubled or burdened.
- Haughtiness: Arrogance or pride.
Poetry Comparison
- Focus Poems: "Blowin’ in the Wind" by Bob Dylan and "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" by Tupac Shakur
Blowin’ in the Wind
- Written by Bob Dylan
The Rose That Grew From Concrete
- Written by Tupac Shakur
Background Information & Historical Context
- Blowin’ in the Wind: Written during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War protests, questioning war, injustice, and ignorance.
- The Rose That Grew from Concrete: Reflects Tupac’s personal struggles growing up in poverty, symbolizing overcoming hardship.
Key Study Areas
- Blowin’ in the Wind: Theme of war, freedom, social injustice; Reflective tone; Symbolism of the wind (uncertainty), white dove (peace), and cannonballs (war).
- The Rose That Grew from Concrete: Theme of overcoming adversity and personal growth; Hopeful tone; Symbolism of the rose (success despite hardships) and concrete (adversity).
Comparison table
- Theme: "Blowin' in the Wind" questions social injustice, while "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" emphasizes perseverance.
- Symbolism: "Blowin' in the Wind" uses wind, dove, and cannonballs, while "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" uses the rose and concrete to represent overcoming hardship.
- Tone: Reflective and questioning vs. Hopeful and inspirational.
- Imagery: Depicts war and injustice vs. A rose growing through concrete.
- Historical Context: Civil Rights Movement vs. Tupac Shakur’s personal struggles growing up in poverty.
- Relevance Today: Reflection on social issues and activism vs Demonstrating how people can succeed against all odds.
Summary of Comparison
- "Blowin’ in the Wind" critiques society and questions why people ignore suffering.
- "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" reflects on rising above challenges despite tough circumstances.
- Both discuss struggle and resilience, focusing on societal inaction vs. individual perseverance.
Language in Context
- Key Grammar & Vocabulary Topics: Synonyms & Antonyms, Homophones, Prefixes & Suffixes, Nouns & Pronouns, and Context Clues.
Vocabulary List
- Resilience: Ability to recover quickly from difficulties.
- Oppression: Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment.
- Symbolism: Use of symbols to represent deeper meanings.
- Metaphor: Implied comparison between two unlike things.
- Tone: The speaker’s attitude in a text.
- Homophone: Words that sound alike but have different meanings.
- Prefix: A group of letters added at the beginning of a word to change meaning.
- Abstract Noun: A noun that represents an idea, quality, or state.
Practice Question Topics
- Section A: Poetry Comprehension – Still I Rise
- Section B: Poetry Comparison – Blowin’ in the Wind & The Rose That Grew from Concrete
- Section C: Language in Context
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Description
Grade 7 ELA trimester 2 final exam study review. It covers poetry comprehension using 'Still I Rise,' poetry comparison using 'Blowin’ in the Wind' and 'The Rose That Grew from Concrete,' and language in context with prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, and more. The exam is on February 27, 2025 and lasts 90 minutes.
