Understanding the Song 'Roxanne'

Understanding the Song 'Roxanne'

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Fun

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video features the song 'Roxanne' by Sting, with lively music and repeated lyrics emphasizing the message that 'Roxanne' doesn't need to put on the red light or sell her body. The song conveys a strong emotional appeal, with a focus on love and personal decisions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the song being sung in the video?

Roxanne

Every Breath You Take

Message in a Bottle

Fields of Gold

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer tell Roxanne she doesn't have to do anymore?

Put on the red light

Sell her body to the night

Wear a red dress

Walk the streets for money

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first verse, what does the singer say about Roxanne's dress?

It is the wrong color

It is too revealing

It is too short

She doesn't have to wear it tonight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phrase is repeated multiple times in the chorus?

Wear that dress

Sell your body

Put on the red light

Walk the streets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer say he won't do to Roxanne?

Make her cry

Talk down to her

Share her with another boy

Leave her alone

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer ask Roxanne to put away?

Her high heels

Her makeup

Her red dress

Her jewelry

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer say about his mind?

It is in love

It is made up

It is lost

It is confused

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