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

Self-confidence is more valuable than money.

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

affects many parts of American culture.

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 attitudes and behaviors of a group.

insist on having your opinions recognized.

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

inform the reader about hip-hop.

Why is Russell Simmons proud of what rap stands for?

It reveals the author's true feelings of frustration.

The information in the essay shows that the author feels;

a personal connection to hip-hop music.

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

Be proud of what you are and whatever you got.

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

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

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