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What literary device is used in 'But still, like dust, I'll rise'?
What literary device is used in 'But still, like dust, I'll rise'?
Simile
What does the natural imagery of 'moons and like suns, / With the certainty of tides' illustrate?
What does the natural imagery of 'moons and like suns, / With the certainty of tides' illustrate?
Unstoppable strength & persistence
What does 'Does my sassiness upset you?' convey about the speaker?
What does 'Does my sassiness upset you?' convey about the speaker?
Confidence & challenging oppressors
In 'You may shoot me with your words, / You may cut me with your eyes,' what forms are shown?
In 'You may shoot me with your words, / You may cut me with your eyes,' what forms are shown?
Various forms of oppression
What literary device is 'I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide'?
What literary device is 'I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide'?
Metaphor
What does the 'black ocean' metaphor convey?
What does the 'black ocean' metaphor convey?
Immense strength & uncontainable spirit
What does 'Leaving behind nights of terror and fear / I rise' reflect?
What does 'Leaving behind nights of terror and fear / I rise' reflect?
Triumph over past hardships
What does 'Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave' celebrate?
What does 'Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave' celebrate?
Legacy & strength inherited
What does 'With your bitter, twisted lies' highlight?
What does 'With your bitter, twisted lies' highlight?
Oppression & false narratives
Which quote reinforces pride in identity and heritage?
Which quote reinforces pride in identity and heritage?
'I am the dream and hope of the slave'
What ability does 'But still, like dust, I'll rise' emphasise?
What ability does 'But still, like dust, I'll rise' emphasise?
Resilience & rising above adversity
What quality is emphasised by 'With the certainty of tides'?
What quality is emphasised by 'With the certainty of tides'?
Persistence