113 3 Growing up b) In this poem, the rose and the concrete are symbols. What do you think they could symbolise? Write your suggestions. Talking 17 Talk about the poem’s message Work with a partner. Talk about the following questions and give reasons for your answers. a) What do you think Tupac’s message is in this poem? b) Why do you think some people say that this poem is autobiographical? Writing 18 Express your opinion What is your opinion of the poem? Write one paragraph to explain what you think of it. Remember to give reasons for your answer. A symbol is something that represents something else. Examples: a heart is a symbol for love a white dove is a symbol for peace An autobiography is a story someone tells about their own life. Hæfniviðmið • Tekið þátt í samræðum um kunnugleg málefni og látið skoðun sína í ljós. • Skrifað um skoðanir sínar, tilfinningar, reynslu og þekkingu með fjölbreyttum orðaforða.
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