Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Comprehension - (Poetry / Literary)

Question:

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.

Which poetic devices are prevalent in the poem?

Options:

Simile and Metaphor

Symbolism and Metaphor

Simile and repetition

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Symbolism and Metaphor

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Symbolism and Metaphor.

In the poem:

  • Symbolism: The rose symbolizes resilience and beauty emerging from difficult circumstances (the crack in the concrete represents hardship).

  • Metaphor: The poem uses metaphorical language to convey deeper meanings about growth and perseverance despite adversity (e.g., "learned to walk without having feet").

There are no clear instances of simile (which uses "like" or "as" for comparisons) or repetition as defined by the options given. Therefore, the best fit is symbolism and metaphor.