Rap Music

The relationship between rap and social media has become increasingly symbiotic in recent years. Platforms like Twitter and Instagram have provided rappers with direct channels to engage with fans and promote their music. This immediate connection has amplified the impact of rap culture on society.

What does "symbiotic" mean here?

• Harmful and destructive

• One-sided and unequal

• Mutually beneficial and interdependent

• Competitive and adversarial

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The relationship between rap and social media has become increasingly symbiotic in recent years. Platforms like Twitter and Instagram have provided rappers with direct channels to engage with fans and promote their music. This immediate connection has amplified the impact of rap culture on society.

What context clue (1-2 words) from the sentences provided BEST supports the meaning of the word "symbiotic"?

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As rap continues to evolve in the 21st century, it remains a potent force in popular culture. The genre's ability to adapt and reinvent itself ensures its relevance to new generations of listeners. From its humble beginnings in the Bronx to its current status as a global phenomenon, rap has left an indelible mark on music history. What does "indelible" most closely mean in this context?

• Temporary and fleeting

• Negative and harmful

• Lasting and unable to be forgotten

• Insignificant and trivial

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As rap continues to evolve in the 21st century, it remains a potent force in popular culture. The genre's ability to adapt and reinvent itself ensures its relevance to new generations of listeners. From its humble beginnings in the Bronx to its current status as a global phenomenon, rap has left an indelible mark on music history. What context clue (1-2 words) from the sentences provided BEST supports the meaning of the word "indelible"?

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What's the genre you are listening to?

• country

• R&B

• pop

• rap

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What's the genre you are listening to?

• techno

• country

• rap

• pop

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What's the genre you are listening to?

• pop

• R&B

• rap

• jazz

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What's the genre you are listening to?

• R&B

• rap

• pop

• country

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Which of the following best describes the tone often found in rap music lyrics?

• A) Melancholic and sorrowful

• B) Joyful and carefree

• C) Assertive and confident

• D) Detached and indifferent

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In the context of rap music, what does the term 'flow' refer to?

• A) The rhythm and rhyme scheme of the lyrics

• B) The background music or beat

• C) The popularity of a song

• D) The visual style of a music video

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