Test: Leon Bridges

Based on this profile, with which of the following statements do you think Leon Bridges would most likely agree?

• A. You can never predict the direction in which life will take you.

• B. Luck has nothing to do with whether or not a person finds success.

• C. Soul is the only genre of music worth listening to.

• D. Everybody can achieve their dreams if they work hard enough.

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What is most closely the meaning of the word timbre ? Use context clues.

Bridges has a beatific gospel timbre that suggests church-choir experience — but he was too insecure to actually audition. "I didn't think I could sing," says Bridges. "I knew I could do stuff here and there, but didn't think I was good enough to fit."

• A. rattle

• B. religion

• C. melody

• D. tone

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Paragraph 7 adds to the development of the text mainly by showing what.

• A. that Bridges enjoyed slow-dancing

• B. why Bridges preferred playing guitar

• C. the origins of Bridges’ love of soul music

• D. how difficult it is to be discovered at open mics and small shows

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The final paragraph adds to the development of the text mainly by showing what.

"I don't like to write flashy soul songs," says Bridges. "I'm writing from the heart, stories about family and truth. I just want people to see a genuine person."

• A. that Bridges has always wanted to be famous

• B. that Bridges’ main priority with his songs is whether they’ll become a big hit with his audiences

• C. that Bridges thinks pop stars are sell-outs

• D. that Bridges is most concerned with the authenticity and emotions evoked by his songs

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Which of the following selections is best supported by the paragraph 6?

• A. As a child, Bridges wished he could leave Texas.

• B. Bridges’ earliest musical interests were much different than the music he makes now.

• C. Bridges only listened to hip-hop as a kid.

• D. Bridges didn’t like any of the music that his peers listened to, preferring to listen to the music of his parents’ generation instead.

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Which quote in the passage most strongly supports the correct answer for Paragraph 6?

• A. “Bridges idly dreamed of escape…”

• B. “Bridges drowned himself in the same music other kids his age were listening to.”

• C. “He didn't even know of the soul greats he'd later be compared to.”

• D. “‘Nostalgia for me isn't Sam Cooke,’ he says, ‘as much as it's listening to a Ginuwine song or hearing Dallas hip-hop…”

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Which statement about Austin Jenkins is best supported by paragraph 9?

• A. Jenkins helped Bridges launch his career.

• B. Jenkins is extremely jealous of Bridges.

• C. Jenkins is also a soul musician.

• Jenkins used to tour with The Grateful Dead.

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Which passage from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to paragraph 9?

• A. “‘He's singing to you, not at you,’ says Jenkins…”

• B. “... Jenkins, who co-produced Coming Home with fellow White Denim partner Joshua Block… ”

• c. “... recording live on all-analog gear, including a soundboard once owned by The Grateful Dead.”

• D. “‘He listened to Texas blues, gospel and R&B, and filtered it through himself. It's authentic and direct.’”

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During Leon Bridge's younger years, why do you think he preferred R&B and Hip-Hop music?

• A. He wanted to fit in with the crowd and be super cool.

• B. His family only preferred him to listen to the music they listened to.

• C. He did not know anything about Jazz music and never heard Jazz music.

• D. He thought it was dead music and fans would never enjoy Jazz music.

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How do you cite evidence using the MLA Format?

• A. Estrada

• B. (Estrada)

• C. (Estrada 80)

• D. Estrada 80

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