Why is Russell Simmons proud of what rap stands for?

it reveals the artists' true feeling of frustration

The author includes a quotation from Hip-hop America to show that hip-hop

affects many parts of American culture

the attitudes and behaviors of a group of people

Which tells the theme of "A am Somebody."

Be proud of what you are and whatever you have

"rejoice, whether you're red, white, tan, yellow, or brown" the author thinks people should...

feel proud of whatever race they are

The author's purpose in the "Beyond Hip-hop" section of the essay is to

inform readers about the influence of hip-hop in areas other than music

The information in this essay shows that the author feels

a personal connection to hip-hop music

insist on having your opinions recognized

The author's main purpose in "Hip-hop as culture" is to

share facts and opinions about hip-hop

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1
The details in this essay indicate that hip-hop was started by
inner-city youths
big corporations
fashion designers
famous athletes
2
Which would be a good replacement for the word, architect?
innovator
heritage
commitment
expectation
3
to evolve means to
change over time
turn around
solve a mystery
end suddenly
4
Why is Russell Simmons proud of what rap stands for?
It shocks peole who don't like it
it reveals the artists' true feeling of frustration
It warns people not to become gangsters
It helps inner-city artists become famous singers
5
Song lyrics have a structure most similar to
a memoir
an interview
a poem
a short story
6
The author includes a quotation from Hip-hop America to show that hip-hop
is related to rap music
can only be understood by youth in the inner-city
affects many parts of American culture
appeals to older people who want to feel young
7
"And when you walk by, don't act cold blooded" What is the author's advice?
Hip-hop has made us less friendlu
be nice to everyone
ignore people when you walk by, only think about yourself
don't ignore hip-hop
8
Repeating the phrase, "say it loud" helps strengthen the songs message of
patience
weakness
pride
anger
9
Culture means
the events that most affect a person's life
the risks that people are willing to take
the number of family members in a group
the attitudes and behaviors of a group of people
10
Which tells the theme of "A am Somebody."
Be proud of what you are and whatever you have
It ain't really that hard to just be a brother
if you don't believe me, you're only cheating yourself
Every girl becomes a woman, every boy a man
11
"rejoice, whether you're red, white, tan, yellow, or brown" the author thinks people should...
learn about the meaning of race
feel proud of whatever race they are
know how other people feel about race
ask everybody what race they are
12
Self-esteem is a feeling of
fear
sadness
hope
confidence
13
Perspective is a ______
change of plans
moment of silence
feeling of doubt
point of view
14
In song lyrics, a chorus is
a verse that is repeated
any verse with lines that rhym
A verse that contains the song title
the last verse in the song
15
If a person is an innovator, it means the person
inspects something carefully
collects valuable art
introduces something new
follows directions exactly
16
The author's purpose in the "Beyond Hip-hop" section of the essay is to
give an opinion about what kind of music will come after hip-hop
give an opinion about the challenges hip-hop creates for musicians
inform readers about the influence of hip-hop in areas other than music
inform readers about how Hip-Hop got started in the inner cities
17
The information in this essay shows that the author feels
an urge to design hip-hop fashion
a concern about the future success of hip-hop
a personal connection to hip-hop music
a strong desire to write hip-hop music
18
to assert means to
change your answer at the last minute
answer a question correctly
forgive someone for not keeping a promise
insist on having your opinions recognized
19
A family's heritage is its
neighborhood
work
background
future
20
The author's main purpose in "Hip-hop as culture" is to
warn the reader about the dangers of hip-hop
amuse the reader with funny stories about hip-hop
persuade the reader to listen to hip-hop
share facts and opinions about hip-hop
21
to achieve means to
believe
succeed
quit
try

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