Rapper: 21 Savage Text Structures

What is the meaning of outlandish in the context of the following sentences:

Many people had no idea he was actually born in England and brought to the U.S. at age 12. Scores of surprised tweets came after his February 3 arrest.[...] "It seems so outlandish that the prototypical Atlanta rapper is not from Atlanta," said Samuel Hine.

• foreign

• unusual

• unfamiliar

• ridiculous

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How does the structure of paragraph 3 convey that it is understandable for fans to be shocked by the news of 21 Savage's arrest?

By all accounts, few knew his real birthplace, and it certainly was not publicly known. His accent gave no indication, and his birth name, Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, could come from any number of birthplaces. "I certainly heard no whispers challenging his accepted backstory," Hine said.

• By listing reasons people did not suspect 21 Savage of being an immigrant.

• By explaining the suddenness of the decision for the immigration officers to arrest 21 Savage.

• By describing how long 21 Savage has been connected to Atlanta and the American hip-hop music scene.

• By comparing 21 Savage's background to another person who was unable to conceal their background from the public.

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Select the meaning of the word proceedings:

Abraham-Joseph was detained in a targeted operation in the Atlanta area and put in deportation proceedings, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman Bryan Cox said. T

• events

• meetings

• legal action

• business affairs

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Select the phrase that best helps the readers determine the meaning of the word proceedings:

Abraham-Joseph was detained in a targeted operation in the Atlanta area and put in deportation proceedings, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman Bryan Cox said. T

• "enforces the country's immigration laws"

• "a targeted operation in the Atlanta area"

• the law firm representing Abraham - Joseph"

• "Officials are still looking over his application."

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Read paragraph 5. How does the figurative language in this part of the text affect the article as a whole?

"His identity is so rooted in his Atlanta sound, his Atlanta crew." Abraham-Joseph was truthful when he rapped about his youthful experiences in Atlanta, including run-ins with the law…, Hine said. He just left out the stuff that came before that.

• By illustrating the trouble that 21 Savage caused which later led to his arrest.

• By comparing the musical success of 21 Savage to other artists in his industry.

• By emphasizing how deeply established the rapper is in the culture of Atlanta.

• By providing a clearer understanding of the rapper through his neighborhood.

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How is paragraph 6 structured?

After the release of a pair of mixtapes in 2015, the rapper's fame rose quickly in the Atlanta underground. Collaborations with Atlanta artists including Metro Boomin and Offset of the rap group Migos raised his profile. He signed with Epic Records and made a pair of high-charting solo albums. Abraham-Joseph collaborated with Drake, Cardi B and Post Malone, whose song with 21 Savage, "Rockstar," is nominated for two Grammys at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 11.

• As a comparison of the rapper's success to other Atlanta hip-hop artists.

• As a descriptive list of 21 Savage's musical accomplishments within the United States.

• As a solution for how 21 Savage's achievements helped him to overcome his struggles.

• As an explanation of the rapper's positive effect on the music industry through collaborations.

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In paragraph 7, what is the meaning of the word petition?

Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors established an online petition to stop his deportation that quickly gained signatures.

• prayer

• pardon

• request

• rejection

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How is paragraph 7 structured?

For many who love 21 Savage, surprise about his arrest quickly gave way to outrage. Offset tweeted that he was "PRAYING FOR MY DAWG. ALL THE MEMES... AINT FUNNY HIS FAMILY DEPENDING ON HIM." Rapper Vince Staples joined many others in tweeting, "Free 21!" Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors established an online petition to stop his deportation that quickly gained signatures. Black Lives Matter is an activist-led movement that protests against discriminatory practices toward black people in the criminal justice system.

• The paragraph lists examples of fans' anger at 21 Savage being arrested.

• The paragraph compares the many efforts people are making to free 21 Savage.

• The paragraph describes why the activist group Black Lives Matter got involved with this case.

• The paragraph begins with a plea from one of 21 Savage's friend then ends with the rapper's own view.

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How does the structure of paragraph 7 impact the meaning of the paragraph?

For many who love 21 Savage, surprise about his arrest quickly gave way to outrage. Offset tweeted that he was "PRAYING FOR MY DAWG. ALL THE MEMES... AINT FUNNY HIS FAMILY DEPENDING ON HIM." Rapper Vince Staples joined many others in tweeting, "Free 21!" Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors established an online petition to stop his deportation that quickly gained signatures. Black Lives Matter is an activist-led movement that protests against discriminatory practices toward black people in the criminal justice system.

• The paragraph raises awareness for how fans can help to correct the situation.

• The paragraph highlights the effect the situation has had on the rapper's family.

• The paragraph helps to show the seriousness and possible results of the situation.

• The paragraph illustrates similarities between the rapper's situation and other cases.

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