A Rose Is...

11/9/2022

Study the image above. Then, provide a response to what you see.

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Due Fri., November 11, 2022 11:59 p.m. CST

Makyia Lyons link

11/9/2022 08:44:11 am

I see a beautiful picture of a pink rose. It's a big pink rose. It's actually very pretty shade of pink. Pink is my favorite color.

Khamari Caldwell

11/9/2022 08:55:19 am

I agree that it is a beautiful picture. Pink is actually a nice color for flowers.

chase

11/9/2022 11:45:59 am

i see a nice pink rose its big and looks really good and they do smell really nice up close

j Martinez 3a

11/10/2022 08:59:44 am

i agree its a nice color .

C. Torres 1A

11/10/2022 10:25:40 am

I agree the pink rose is a very pretty shade of pink.

mackenly Mitchell link

11/10/2022 01:31:54 pm

I like how bright it is compared to the other characteristics of the photo

A.Green 3a

11/10/2022 10:06:11 pm

Pink is also my favorite color. I agree with you that it is a very pretty rose.

M. Aguilar 2A

11/14/2022 11:55:24 am

I agree, a pink rose can symbolize gratitude or admiration.

E.Adame

11/11/2022 04:47:28 pm

I agree that it's a very pretty pink. It continues to shine despite having a melancholy background.

Ricardo Lynch 3A

11/11/2022 05:25:44 pm

We can pretty much all agree that the image looks very nice.

Alexis Pescina

11/9/2022 08:49:14 am

What I see is a rose that represents love and what I see or a rose shining through dark around it, meaning that love can shine bright against the dark.

Khamari Caldwell

11/9/2022 08:59:05 am

I think that this is what the picture means without having words on it. I agree with this comment.

G. Calderon Batista

11/9/2022 11:29:30 am

I think love is one of the many representations from this image. I agree that its shining through the dark and fighting for the love through all odds.

M. Moore

11/9/2022 12:43:05 pm

You're very creative, I never thought of it in that way.

Janelle Melgar 6B link

11/9/2022 01:10:14 pm

I agree. Flowers represent love and show that even through darkness there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

j Martinez 3a

11/10/2022 09:00:20 am

i agree i can see why you say this.

C. Torres 1A

11/10/2022 10:26:11 am

I agree its symbolic of hope

keira depippo

11/10/2022 11:47:44 am

i agree that it can represent love and that its a rose shining through a dark and hard time

A. Green 3a

11/10/2022 10:07:09 pm

I like the idea of it being the love shining against the dark.

Melissa Contreras 6B

11/11/2022 09:53:51 am

I really like the way you worded this. You explained what you think about this picture very well and what the flower represents. Which for most things a pink rose symbolizes love.

Ricardo Lynch 3a

11/11/2022 05:27:11 pm

I agree. The pink rose surrounded by the darkness causes many to believe this.

Khamari Caldwell

11/9/2022 08:53:02 am

I see a rose that is surrounded by a bunch of dead plants and flowers. It shines through all the darkness around it. even through all the darkness around it it.

G, Calderon Batista 2A

11/9/2022 11:26:06 am

I see the rose how you see it. its growing from the darkness into a beautiful flower.

J Deleon 2A

11/9/2022 01:20:23 pm

I agree, that this can how someone can see the flower this way because of the details given.

J ballard 1a

11/9/2022 07:41:05 pm

I agree without the rose the picture would be very dull without much color to grab the viewers attention with being surrounded by dirt soil, and a tunnel the rose standouts.

Amalio Garcia 3A

11/10/2022 02:07:36 pm

I agree, i see it shining through all the darkness making it have bright pink glow around it.

A Giles 2A

11/11/2022 09:53:58 pm

I like your wording saying that even though the background is scary it still shines through.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

11/11/2022 11:29:21 pm

I don't think everything around the rose is dead but i like your thought process.

G. Calderon Batista 2A

11/9/2022 11:38:51 am

I see a beautiful pink rose fighting through the darkness around it. This image shows that no matter what you go through that you can fight against that to become better. Going through hard things makes you gain wisdom.

M. Moore 7B

11/9/2022 12:44:05 pm

I agree, it does give a sense of hope.

Janelle Melgar 6B link

11/9/2022 01:07:27 pm

I agree. There is darkness surrounding the flower which is all the negativity meanwhile the flower shows there is goodness still there in that person's life.

J. Smith

11/9/2022 09:42:26 pm

I agree heavily, the rose shines brighter than any of the darkness around it.

Joshua Deleon 2A

11/9/2022 01:18:08 pm

I disagree, because i see a flower simply blooming throughout its lifetime.

keira depippo

11/10/2022 11:48:51 am

i argee with you when you said that it shows that no matter what you go thru that you can fight against that and thats very true

mackenly Mitchell link

11/10/2022 01:36:28 pm

I saw it more as no matter what's around you it's important to stand tall and bright.

Amalio Garcia 3A

11/10/2022 02:05:23 pm

I also feel that type of emotion from this picture and comment.

Sydney Griffin link

11/10/2022 07:39:19 pm

I agree some things can have meaning to them, no matter how upset or happy someone might be.

Melissa Contreras 6B

11/11/2022 10:14:21 am

Even though the flower is alone and surrounded in darkness it still shines bright. After reading what you wrote I feel like I'm seeing this picture in a different light. However I completely understand how you can see it representing going through hard times.

M. Moore 7B

11/9/2022 12:42:10 pm

I observed a lonesome picture of a flower. This flower is alone by still is able to capture your eyes with it's beautiful color, It makes all attention gravitate to it.

J ballard 1a

11/9/2022 07:38:32 pm

I agree the rose is captured by itself but can still get the viewers attention by its pretty color that makes the picture not dull without the rose the picture would be dull and plain.

erica thiompson

11/10/2022 02:47:06 pm

i agree roses definetly are attention grabbers.

M. Davis 1A

11/10/2022 05:23:13 pm

Yep! It's alone and it stands out!

Janelle Melgar 6B link

11/9/2022 01:05:47 pm

To me when I see this flower I think of love. It has a very vivid color and opened up nicely. It shows that even when darkness is around there will always be light to brighten up your life.

Bralin W 6B

11/10/2022 04:18:56 pm

I agree, love can lighten up someones life.

M.Davis 1A

11/10/2022 05:22:13 pm

Yes! so bright and intriguing

Sydney Griffin link

11/10/2022 07:41:53 pm

I agree, roses are very bright to look it when they are in sunlight.

A Giles 2a

11/11/2022 09:55:17 pm

I agree love can be shown through this flower but it can also be shown as the hardships it has been through to get where it is now.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

11/11/2022 11:40:48 pm

I like how you're able to look at this photo and clearly see something and think of a meaning that could be the complete opposite of what someone else is seeing.

J Deleon 2A

11/9/2022 01:17:30 pm

I see a pink rose growing through the ground, blooming. As it reaches a certain state. There are no other flowers around it. I see bricks behind it, possibly a building.

G. Calderon Batista 2A

11/9/2022 01:46:32 pm

I agree, that's what i see too.

Bralin W 6B

11/10/2022 04:17:27 pm

I agree, This is a prime setting for a rose to be in.

mkaya banks

11/9/2022 06:44:22 pm

I don't know much about flowers or their meanings, but what I've been told roses mean love and romance. But when I looked on Wikipedia for pink roses, what i came across was very interesting to hear pink roes are gratitude and admiration pick roses are mainly meant for friends, siblings or teachers pick roses are supposed to give out comfort and joy.

erica Thompson

11/10/2022 02:46:07 pm

i alsol think they are a sign of love and romance

R Aponte 2A link

11/11/2022 09:38:26 am

This is very interesting and something I never knew before. I do see a big bright rose with a very dark background such as the dark brick wall and dark soil. I just don't know what you see or observe from this picture.

J ballard 1a

11/9/2022 07:36:51 pm

The rose is pretty and has an nice shade of pink to compliment the love and comfort sense many get when being around seeing a rose.I believe the rose would be a good gift to a female companion.

J. Smith 3A

11/9/2022 09:41:17 pm

I agree, i also think the rose would be a great gift for a female companion

J. Smith 3A

11/9/2022 09:40:08 pm

when i see this rose i think vibrant, outgoing, but closed off because of the thorns. The rose is a beautiful flower but can't be grabbed or picked up without pricking the person or thing. I think the thorns represent a closed off side of this flower, its amazing but dangerous if you mess with it.

Joshua martinez 3a

11/10/2022 08:59:01 am

I see a pink rose . It looks brighter because of the background but its a good size flower . I think the flower is some type of meaning about it .

C. Torres 1A

11/10/2022 10:24:30 am

I see a bright hot pink rose surrounded by black ugly dirt. In other words this could symbolize hope when people are in a dark, gloomy situation.

keira depippo

11/10/2022 11:45:39 am

i see a beautiful bright pink rose that embraces love and warmth but is surrounded by darkness and the darkness could indicate hate and hurt . The rose looks bright, colorful , vibrant , nice , pretty and warm and it could indicate how a person could be so nice but all the hate around them makes them want to be by their self

P Pina 7B

11/11/2022 09:01:54 pm

I agree with you, even though the rose is by itself it still bright.

Mackenly Mitchell link

11/10/2022 01:29:16 pm

I see a pink rose growing straight from the soil. I also notice small thorns on the rose bush. It has a very vibrant pink color to it.

R Aponte 2A link

11/11/2022 09:34:07 am

I also observed that the rose stands out. The branches have many thrones. The plant is surrounded by soil.

R Arpero 7B

11/11/2022 11:37:12 am

I agree the rose stands out from its enviornment.

Amalio Garcia 3A Ms.D

11/10/2022 02:03:21 pm

A rose is beautiful but hurtful because it has thorns around it's roots.
It could mean that reaching beauty causes pain.

Erica Thompson

11/10/2022 02:44:57 pm

a rose is a symbol of love within my mind. Roses are often bought on valentines days,anniversarys,weddings, etc... roses are very pretty and elegant.

R Arpero 7B

11/11/2022 11:39:41 am

I agree roses represent love and affection.

Desiree Ware 3A

11/11/2022 01:43:12 pm

I agree, roses are very elegant my mom had white roses at wedding, her favorite flower.

Bralin W 6B

11/10/2022 04:16:30 pm

In this picture I see a rose that is trying to find its light while still being in the darkness. This picture shows how someone can be lonely and in a deep depression. But as they are fighting their struggles they still find a way to find the light and be there for their friends and family.

Mya Espino 7B

11/11/2022 09:28:14 pm

I strongly agree. Even through your darkest times, you can still find a way to overcome that.

M. Davis 1A

11/10/2022 05:20:04 pm

This rose is firm. It has an amazing color. I just know it smells wonderful.

tony 5b

11/10/2022 05:55:12 pm

in the picture i see a big pink rose but that not it.To me it feels like the rose has a meaning or trying to tell me something.What i think it means is the rose is standing out of the darkness trying to bring light back.

Sydney Griffin link

11/10/2022 07:36:16 pm

I see a beautiful pink rose with roots. It represents love and beauty, if you buy them for your mom or girlfriend. Roses can be bought on valentine's day or anniversary.

Victoria Taylor

11/11/2022 09:41:36 pm

i agree with you because I saw a very beautiful rose tree with roots. It symbolizes love and beauty, no matter who you buy flowers for or any gift in that matter

A. Green 3a

11/10/2022 09:51:26 pm

In comparison to it

A.Green 3a

11/10/2022 09:53:53 pm

(Something happened but this is what I meant to put)
In comparison to its surroundings, the flower is very bright and vibrant. This flower seems to outshine the darkness around it. This flower reminds me of determination and perseverance.

Kaylee Holt 6B

11/11/2022 09:16:15 am

To me a rose symbolizes confidence because it comes from a ugly background of the stems having thorns but it shows its self to the world of how beautiful it can be no matter where it comes from.

Desiree Ware 3A

11/11/2022 01:41:47 pm

Yes I agree I put the same thing, because a rose is surrounded by thorns and still in the end blooms and grows, despite having an ugly background or up bringing.

R Aponte 2A link

11/11/2022 09:28:46 am

In this picture I see a rose, and the rose is a bright pink. I only see one rose with many leaves and branches with thrones. There are wood chips and soil surrounding the plant , and the plant is next to a dark brick wall.

santos 7b

11/11/2022 12:17:26 pm

The rose stands out through the background that is trying to make it blend in.

E.Adame 2A

11/11/2022 04:43:36 pm

The rose is very beautiful and bright. Yet it still shines despite the background not matching.

R Arpero 7B

11/11/2022 11:36:06 am

I see that the rose is the strong positivty in a negative enviornment.

santos 7b

11/11/2022 12:15:18 pm

This picture reminds me that beauty shouldn't be the only thing we see when we look at flowers or people. We should see the growth of the flower/person or realize how amazing it is to just be able to see them infront of us.

Mya Espino 7B

11/11/2022 09:26:50 pm

I agree. You can see the growth of it.

Ryan Brown 3A

11/11/2022 09:31:31 pm

I agree, when we look at people or nature beauty shouldn´t be the only thing we see, we have to look deeper and think about the hidden meanings in them.

Desiree ware 3A

11/11/2022 12:18:06 pm

A rose is a flower that symbolizes confidence and love. The confidence part comes in when you first plant the seed of a flower over time it starts to bloom. Which reminds me how my confidence grew in middle school. Because a rose symbolizes love I relate back to how I learned to love myself when I was growing up, my flaws and all. Overall I am a rose.

P Pina 7B

11/11/2022 08:58:35 pm

I agree with you because it does represent confidence, I really like how you related to it.

Victoria Taylor

11/11/2022 09:39:26 pm

I agree with you as it represents trust, I really like how you relate to it.

E.Adame 2A

11/11/2022 04:42:23 pm

I see a really vibrant rose and green leafs with it. I see what looks to be a dry ground. There is darkness circling the picture. It looks like it's still bright as well.

Ricardo Lynch 3A

11/11/2022 05:24:25 pm

In this image, we can see a beautiful looking flower within a dead, almost depressing looking environment. It's almost as if the image is trying to tell us that there's always something good that may happen even if the situation you're currently in is bad. Overall the image looks very nice.

Riana Thomas 5B

11/11/2022 10:02:06 pm

I understand where your coming from. Someone may seem happy on the outside but deep down inside they are sad and depressed. We never judge somebody because you never know how they feeling or where they are coming from.

A.Sanchez

11/11/2022 05:36:30 pm

Pink roses symbolize gratitude, grace, and joy. Overall, pink roses suggest a gentleness compared to the typical bright red rose. They are seen as a token of admiration when given to someone.

Riana Thomas 5B

11/11/2022 09:59:49 pm

Roses have a lot of meaning behind them. Me personally I have roses because they are pretty and roses have different varieties. I love red roses because they are vibrant and they look pretty in the sunlight.

G Hernandez 3A

11/11/2022 11:48:30 pm

I totally agree with your comment, All flowers symbolize all kinds of stuff, so there’s no right or wrong answer. And I also think having different types of flower, or roses, can be therapeutic in many ways!

Zariya Boyce 1A

11/14/2022 09:28:12 am

A rose is beautiful in so many different ways. Ways we can barely even begin to explain. I also agree with your response. Roses show a lot of significance.

Paola Pina 7B

11/11/2022 08:54:09 pm

I see a bright pink rose, that stands out in the garden. If you look around It is surrounded by the darkness. The rose has bloomed and it shows love.

Ryan Brown 3A

11/11/2022 09:23:32 pm

What I see is a flower that is known worldwide as the flower of love and romance. I see a flower that has many different versions, with many different meanings. I see the world's most beautiful flower in all its majesty.

R. Brown 7B

11/11/2022 11:39:28 pm

You out a lot of though into this depiction on the image. Showing it from different views and perspectives and I like that.

Zariya Boyce 1A

11/14/2022 09:30:57 am

I see a beautiful thing fighting away the darkness. I see it slowing dying, and then later on wilting into dust.

Mya Espino 7B

11/11/2022 09:25:46 pm

I see a beautiful, pink rose. Sometimes it's typically used to symbolize love. It stands out because it's surrounded by dead plants and has a bright, neon like pink.

G Hernandez 3A

11/11/2022 11:43:58 pm

I love that you added what the rose symbolizes. And I can’t believe I didn’t noticed the dead plants surrounding the beautiful rose

Victoria Taylor 6b

11/11/2022 09:38:41 pm

i see a beautiful picture that is focused on the bright pink rose

Riana Thomas 5B

11/11/2022 09:39:20 pm

I see a beautiful rose in somebody's front yard. The rose is a very hot pink and has grown over the past few months since it has been planted. The rose isn't surrounded by other plants in the yard.

R. Brown 7B

11/11/2022 11:38:09 pm

That’s a good observation, and I liked the way you put that because not everyone think that deep into it.

A Giles 2a

11/11/2022 09:52:09 pm

I see a pink red rose. With that rose I see a thorny and sad background. It looks rough and not well kept up with. To me it looks like it could be on its last brink because of what the rest of it looks like.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

11/11/2022 11:26:15 pm

I see a pink rose, possibly a rosebush. I don't know a lot about flowers but i know red roses symbolize love. This makes me want to look up what pink roses and other flowers symbolize.

D Sparks 1A

11/11/2022 11:56:04 pm

I also believe that red roses symbolize love. This picture also makes me curious about what pink roses stand for.

R. Brown 7B

11/11/2022 11:36:51 pm

I see a big pink flower. I think it might be a rose. It’s most likely placed in front of a building in a garden.

G Hernandez 3A

11/11/2022 11:40:11 pm

What I see in this image is, what I believe, a pink rose. I read somewhere that flowers have meanings, and pink flowers are not the exception. Pink flowers symbolize happiness, gentleness, and joy. In my opinion, having pink flowers in your front yard, or backyard, makes a nice touch-up to bring color and positive vibes to your home.

D Sparks 1A

11/11/2022 11:57:36 pm

Pink flowers could add a little spice to a house and make it look more vibrant on the outside. The meaning of pink flowers also bring a positive meaning to the house.

Raheem Beck

11/11/2022 11:49:19 pm

This image to me looks like a bright flower in a dull area When you see light come out of dark places in cartoons it is symboled by a flower. This can mean that you may be in a tough time in life right now but light will eventually come.

D Sparks 1A

11/11/2022 11:54:30 pm

When I see this picture I see a flower that grew from nothing into something beautiful. Without a support system around it, the flower still flourished. I feel this picture can relay a deeper message to our generation.

Geoffrey Ojeh B6

11/12/2022 02:02:51 pm

What I perceive is a rose, which stands for love, and what I perceive is a rose shining through the surrounding darkness, suggesting that love can shine brightly in the face of darkness.

Aguilar.M

11/14/2022 11:52:10 am

I see a bright pink rose surrounded by darkness, the darker the darkness the brighter the light will shine

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