Themes of Chaos and Emotion in Song

Themes of Chaos and Emotion in Song

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The song 'Crossfire' by Brandon Flowers explores themes of conflict, emotional turmoil, and the search for refuge. It begins by setting a scene of secrecy and tension, then delves into the chaos and pain experienced in life's crossfire. Despite the challenges, the song offers a message of hope and resolution, encouraging listeners to lay down their burdens and find peace.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the setting described at the beginning of the song?

A deserted beach

A busy marketplace

A quiet street outside a window

A bustling city street

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is being kept on the pillow?

Memories

Tears

Secrets

Dreams

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer promise not to do?

Harm

Cry

Lie

Leave

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the characters caught up in?

A flood

A crossfire

A fire

A storm

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the storm bring to the town?

Dark clouds

Snow

Sunshine

Wind

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the singer searching for during the chaos?

Love

Shelter

Food

Water

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer tell the devil?

To stay

To leave

To fight

To hide

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will break the boundaries of fear?

Strength

Hope

Love

Dreams

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the singer want the other person to lay their body?

On a couch

On the ground

Next to theirs

On a bed