Which line shows that the author thinks self-confidence is more important than money?

'Cause you got no self-esteem, so I'm richer

Why is Russell Simmons proud of what rap stands for?

It reveals the artists' true feelings of frustration.

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

affects many parts of American culture

Language that helps a reader see the author's ideas.

The purpose of the "Beyond Hip-Hop" section is to tell _________.

the influence of hip-hop in areas other than music

Which line shows that the author thinks people should act to make their own lives better?

'Cause you got no self-esteem, so I'm richer

"Whether you're red, white, tan, yellow, brown, or black" shows that the author thinks ______.

people should feel proud of their race

An essay is _________.

a short piece of writing that shares an author's opinions

To assert means to _________.

insist on having your opinions recognized

The author's main purpose in "Hip-Hop As Culture" is to _________.

inform the reader about hip-hop

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

Be proud of what you are and whatever you got

Culture means _________.

the attitudes and behaviors of a group

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1
Which line shows that the author thinks self-confidence is more important than money?
'Cause you got no self-esteem, so I'm richer
We're all created equal, we live and we die
'Cause it's a cold, cruel world causing kids to cry
Life is passing you by, and homeboy, you're cold nappin'
2
Perspective is a _________.
moment of silence
point of view
feeling of doubt
change of plans
3
Why is Russell Simmons proud of what rap stands for?
It shocks people who don't like it.
It helps inner-city artists become famous.
It reveals the artists' true feelings of frustration.
It warns people not to become gangsters.
4
The author includes a quotation from Hip-Hop America to show that hip-hop _________.
appeals to all ages
is only for people who live in the USA
is related to rap music
affects many parts of American culture
5
What is imagery?
Language that helps a reader see the author's ideas.
Pictures that help a reader see the author's ideas.
Sounds that help a reader see the author's ideas.
Magic that helps a reader see the author's ideas.
6
To achieve means to _________.
believe
try
quit
succeed
7
The purpose of the "Beyond Hip-Hop" section is to tell _________.
how hip-hop got started in inner cities
the influence of hip-hop in areas other than music
what kind of music will come after hip-hop
the challenges hip-hop creates for musicians
8
Which line shows that the author thinks people should act to make their own lives better?
We're all created equal, we live and we die
'Cause you got no self-esteem, so I'm richer
'Cause it's a cold, cruel world causing kids to cry
Life is passing you by, and homeboy, you're cold nappin'
9
Which words rhyme?
name / shame
criticize / critical
cold / blooded
go / got
10
"Whether you're red, white, tan, yellow, brown, or black" shows that the author thinks ______.
people should learn about the meaning of race
people should feel shame about their race
people should ask everybody what race they are
people should feel proud of their race
11
An essay is _________.
a type of poetry that expresses an author's feelings
an article with facts that are supported with research
a short piece of writing that shares an author's opinions
an imaginary story with a beginning, middle, and end
12
The words "keep my head up high" form an image of _________.
equality
poverty
anger
pride
13
To assert means to _________.
insist on having your opinions recognized
answer a question correctly
forgive someone for not keeping a promise
change your answer at the last minute
14
"I Am Somebody" was written by _________.
Grandmaster Slash
Grandfather Mash
Grandmaster Flash
Grandfather Stash
15
Song lyrics are most like _________.
a poem
a memoir
an essay
an interview
16
A family's heritage is its _________.
neighborhood
work
future
background
17
The author's main purpose in "Hip-Hop As Culture" is to _________.
entertain the reader with funny stories about hip-hop
inform the reader about hip-hop
share a personal story about hip-hop
persuade the reader to listen to hip-hop
18
Which line from the lyrics tells the main idea of "I Am Somebody"?
Be proud of what you are and whatever you got
If you don't believe me, you're only cheating yourself
It ain't really that hard to just be a brother
Every girl becomes a woman, every boy a man
19
Innovators _________.
introduce something new
follow directions exactly
inspect things carefully
collect valuable art
20
Self-esteem is a feeling of _________.
fear
hope
confidence
sadness
21
Culture means _________.
the risks that people are willing to take
the events that most affect a person's life
the number of family members in a group
the attitudes and behaviors of a group
22
Hip-hop was started by _________.
famous athletes
fashion designers
record labels
inner-city youth
23
In song lyrics a chorus is _________.
the verse with the song title in it
the last verse in the song
a verse that rhymes
a verse that is repeated
24
To evolve means to _________.
change over time
end suddenly
solve a mystery
turn around

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