Answer the following questions based on Kendrick Lamar's song "They Not Like Us" and Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise." Each question is numbered, and some include a list of possible answers. Choose the best answer where applicable.
What is a central theme of Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise"?
In Kendrick Lamar's lyrics from "They Not Like Us," what do the lyrics primarily address?
Which of the following is a metaphor used in "Still I Rise"?
A. "I rise"
B. "Dust"
C. "Hopes"
D. "I am like dust"
How does Maya Angelou convey her message of resilience in "Still I Rise"?
Which line from "They Not Like Us" emphasizes a sense of community?
A. "They not like us"
B. "We are on the rise"
C. "Striving together"
D. "Beneath the surface"
What literary device is often used in both Kendrick Lamar's lyrics and Maya Angelou's poem?
A. Alliteration
B. Hyperbole
C. Imagery
D. Simile
Which aspect of life does Kendrick Lamar explore in "They Not Like Us"?
A. Personal success
B. Social injustice
C. Family relationships
D. Friendship
What tone is prevalent in Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise"?
In which way do both "Still I Rise" and "They Not Like Us" inspire the audience?
Which of the following qualities is celebrated in both works?
A. Weakness
B. Independence
C. Fear
D. Silence