In the song lyric, "I am Somebody", in lines 45-48 what is the message?

Self-confidence is more valuable than money.

Which line from the lyrics "I Am Somebody" tells the main idea?

Be proud of what you are and whatever you got.

the attitudes and behaviors of a group.

In "Hip Hop as Culture", the author's purpose is to

inform the reader about hip-hop.

The author includes a quotation from the book Hip Hop America to show that hip-hop:

affects many parts of American culture.

a short piece of writing that shares the author's opinions.

insist on having your opinions recognized.

The purpose of "The Beyond Hip-Hop" section of the essay is to:

the influence of hip-hop in other areas other than music.

The information in the essay shows that the author feels;

a personal connection to hip-hop music.

Why is Russell Simmons proud of what rap stands for?

It reveals the author's true feelings of frustration.

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The Edge Level B Unit 2 Cluster 2 test

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1
A family's HERITAGE is its:
neighborhood.
background.
work.
future.
2
In the song lyric, "I am Somebody", in lines 45-48 what is the message?
Health is more important than wealth.
It is important to have a good job.
Poor people are better than rich people.
Self-confidence is more valuable than money.
3
Which line from the lyrics "I Am Somebody" tells the main idea?
Every girl becomes a women, every boy becomes a man.
It ain't really that hard just to be a brother.
If you don't believe me you are only cheating yourself.
Be proud of what you are and whatever you got.
4
To ACHIEVE means to:
exceed.
try.
believe.
quit.
5
CULTURE means:
the attitudes and behaviors of a group.
the number of family members in a group.
the events that most effect a person's life.
the risks that people are willing to take.
6
The song lyrics of "I Am Somebody" on page 145, are most like:
an interview.
a memoir.
a poem.
a short story.
7
In "Hip Hop as Culture", the author's purpose is to
warn the reader about the dangers of hip-hop.
amuse the reader with funny stories about hip-hop.
inform the reader about hip-hop.
persuade the reader to listen to hip-hop.
8
The author includes a quotation from the book Hip Hop America to show that hip-hop:
appeals to older people who want to feel young.
affects many parts of American culture.
related to rap music.
can only be understood by youth from inner-cities.
9
An ESSAY is:
an article with facts that are supported with research.
a short piece of writing that shares the author's opinions.
an imaginary story with a beginning, middle and end.
a type of poetry that expresses an author's feelings.
10
To ASSERT means to:
insist on having your opinions recognized.
change your answer at the last minute.
answer a question correctly.
forgive someone for not keeping a promise.
11
The lyrics "So when you try to bring me down, I keep my head held up high' shows an image of:
Weakness.
Patience.
Pride.
Anger.
12
Hip-Hop was started by:
famous athletes.
big corporations.
inner-city youth.
fashion designers.
13
SELF-ESTEEM is a feeling of:
confidence.
hope.
fear.
sadness.
14
If a person is an INNOVATOR it means the person:
introduces something new.
inspects something carefully.
collects valuable art.
follows directions exactly.
15
The purpose of "The Beyond Hip-Hop" section of the essay is to:
the challenges that hip-hop creates for musicians.
how hip-hop got started in the inner cities.
what kinds of music will come after hip-hop.
the influence of hip-hop in other areas other than music.
16
PERSPECTIVE is a:
feeling of doubt.
moment of doubt.
point of view.
change of plans.
17
to EVOLVE means to:
end suddenly.
solve a mystery.
turn around.
change over time.
18
The information in the essay shows that the author feels;
an urge to design hip-hop fashion.
a personal connection to hip-hop music.
a concern about the future success of hip-hop.
a strong desire to write hip-hop music.
19
In song lyrics, a CHORUS is
a verse that contains the song title.
a verse that is repeated.
a verse with lines that rhyme.
the last verse in the song.
20
Why is Russell Simmons proud of what rap stands for?
It helps inner-city artists become famous.
It warns people not to be gangsters.
It reveals the author's true feelings of frustration.
It shocks people who don't like it.

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