Question

question 5 of 12

read these lines from the poem miss rosie by lucille clifton.

i stand up
through your destruction
i stand up

which theme do these lines best support?

a. life is a struggle.
b. the speaker meets an old woman.
c. people can learn from others struggles.
d. seize the day.

Explanation:

Analyze the poetic lines

The lines "I stand up / through your destruction / I stand up" express a reaction of respect, resilience, and learning from the subject's ("your") struggles and difficult circumstances.

Evaluate the options

• Option A ("Life is a struggle") is too broad and does not capture the relationship between the speaker and the subject.
• Option B ("The speaker meets an old woman") is a literal plot point from the wider poem, not a theme.
• Option C ("People can learn from others' struggles") directly reflects how the speaker is moved to "stand up" (gaining strength, respect, or resilience) as a result of witnessing the subject's "destruction."
• Option D ("Seize the day") is unrelated to the tone of witnessing destruction.

Determine the best fit

Option C is the most accurate thematic statement supported by the speaker's active response to the subject's struggle.

Answer:

• A. Life is a struggle.
• B. The speaker meets an old woman.
• C. People can learn from others' struggles. (Correct answer)
• D. Seize the day.