The diction used in the song is best described as:

Accessible and faith-infused, evoking connection and spirituality

How does the phrase “blessings fall like rain” affect the tone of the piece?

It creates a vivid, hopeful image through simile

What does the song ultimately suggest about success and failure?

Success is tied to faith, mindset, and perseverance

When Thompson says, “This year, I will not worry,” what rhetorical strategy is he using?

Affirmation/self-declaration (ethos meets emotional reassurance)

Why is it significant that the song blends gospel-inspired elements with rap?

It bridges spiritual affirmation with modern struggles

The song has spiritual imagery like “no weapon formed against me shall prosper.” This contributes most to which element?

Tone of faith and divine protection

The repetition of “This year” throughout the song functions as which literary device?

Anaphora – repeated for emphasis at the start of lines

Which of the following best describes the contrast between Victor Thompson’s and Gunna’s verses?

Thompson is declarative and spiritual; Gunna is reflective and personal

What deeper societal message can be inferred from Gunna’s verse?

That resilience in the face of adversity is a personal & cultural necessity

Which of the following statements best summarizes the speaker’s worldview by the end of the song?

Faith and self-discipline will guide me through trials

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🎯 Critical Analysis Questions – “This Year” by Victor Thompson & Gunna

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1
The diction used in the song is best described as:
Formal and archaic, drawing on tradition
Accessible and faith-infused, evoking connection and spirituality
Sarcastic and cynical, suggesting doubt
Abstract and academic, evoking intellectualism
2
How does the phrase “blessings fall like rain” affect the tone of the piece?
It introduces sarcasm and contradiction
It creates a vivid, hopeful image through simile
It shows the speaker’s fear of failure
It shifts the song into a darker, metaphorical mood
3
What does the song ultimately suggest about success and failure?
Success is tied to faith, mindset, and perseverance
Success is random and unattainable
Failure is not addressed in the lyrics
Failure is permanent and should be feared
4
When Thompson says, “This year, I will not worry,” what rhetorical strategy is he using?
Direct address (apostrophe)
Analogy (comparing emotions)
Affirmation/self-declaration (ethos meets emotional reassurance)
Logical appeal (logos)
5
Why is it significant that the song blends gospel-inspired elements with rap?
It downplays the role of faith in modern music
It bridges spiritual affirmation with modern struggles
It emphasizes fame over authenticity
It uses irony to mock both genres
6
The song has spiritual imagery like “no weapon formed against me shall prosper.” This contributes most to which element?
Irony
Tone of faith and divine protection
Conflict
Foreshadowing of failure
7
The repetition of “This year” throughout the song functions as which literary device?
Allusion – it references a biblical promise
Metaphor – comparing the year to a new beginning
Anaphora – repeated for emphasis at the start of lines
Apostrophe – speaking directly to the year
8
Which of the following best describes the contrast between Victor Thompson’s and Gunna’s verses?
Thompson uses irony; Gunna uses sarcasm
Thompson is declarative and spiritual; Gunna is reflective and personal
Thompson’s verse is aggressive; Gunna’s is peaceful
Both verses are identical in tone and perspective
9
What deeper societal message can be inferred from Gunna’s verse?
That community is no longer relevant to individual growth
That hard work guarantees success in all systems
That resilience in the face of adversity is a personal & cultural necessity
That public image is more important than authenticity
10
Which of the following statements best summarizes the speaker’s worldview by the end of the song?
Society is against me and there's no way forward
Emotions must be ignored to succeed
Faith and self-discipline will guide me through trials
Everything is guaranteed without effort

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