Which of the following is true of hip-hop?

It has connections to the civil rights movement.

What else is true of hip-hop?

It gives a voice to people who have historically not had one.

Why does the author include a quote from Hip-Hop America?

To demonstrate how hip-hop connects to many parts of American culture

When the author describes Russell Simmons as a "true pioneer," what does he mean?

Simmons was an innovator of hip-hop

The author of "Hip Hop Culture" wants the reader to

Understand what hip-hop is and how it has evolved over time.

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1
Which of the following is true of hip-hop?
It has connections to the civil rights movement.
It goes all the way back to the founding of our country.
It is a type of music.
It was started by famous athletes and artists.
2
Why would the author of "Hip-Hop Culture" speak in the 1st person during parts of his essay?
To show a personal connection to the topic
To demonstrate knowledge he has from personal experience
All of the above
To connect with his audience
3
Hip-hop is
Rap music
Mr. Brown's pet rabbit
Fashion
A culture and a way of life
4
When the author was in middle school and high school, hip-hop was
Something other kids were listening to
His favorite kind of music
More than just music
Something he listened to in his bedroom
5
What else is true of hip-hop?
It represents what people in power feel and believe.
It gives a voice to people who have historically not had one.
It's about shocking people who don't like it.
It's an attempt to warn people about the gangster lifestyle.
6
What does it mean to endorse something or somebody?
Promote
Criticize
Celebrate
Describe
7
Why does the author include a quote from Hip-Hop America?
To show that hip-hop is for young people
To connect hip-hop to rap music
To demonstrate how hip-hop connects to many parts of American culture
To show that older people are starting to enjoy hip-hip
8
A short piece of writing that allows a writer to share his/her opinions and ideas is called
An essay
A researched news article
A novel
Slam poetry
9
When the author describes Russell Simmons as a "true pioneer," what does he mean?
Simmons was an innovator of hip-hop
Simmons imitated earlier artists.
Simmons stayed true to himself.
Simmons liked to travel around the country.
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The author of "Hip Hop Culture" wants the reader to
Understand the dangers of hip-hop
Become a part of the hip-hop community
Fall in love with hip-hop
Understand what hip-hop is and how it has evolved over time.

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