Read the poem and answer the following question :

Did you hear about the rose that grew

from a crack in the concrete?

Proving nature's law is wrong it

learned to walk with out having feet.

Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams,

it learned to breathe fresh air.

Long live the rose that grew from concrete

when no one else ever cared.

What is surprising about the rose?

The rose grew from a crack in the concrete.

The correct answer is Option 1 : The rose grew from a crack in the concrete.

The most surprising aspect of the poem is that a rose, which typically requires soil and favorable conditions to grow, managed to sprout and thrive from a crack in the concrete—a harsh and unlikely environment for plant life.

The poem uses the rose as a metaphor for resilience, growth, and overcoming obstacles. The "concrete" represents a harsh, limiting environment, while the rose growing despite these conditions symbolizes success against all odds.

The other options contain metaphorical or figurative language:

• Option 2 (The rose learned to walk without having feet) → A metaphor for overcoming obstacles, not a literal surprise.
• Option 3 (The rose learned to breathe fresh air) → Symbolic of gaining freedom or success.
• Option 4 (The rose lived a long life) → Not explicitly stated in the poem as a surprising fact.