Understanding the Song 'New York, New York'

Understanding the Song 'New York, New York'

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video features a live performance of a new song, 'New York, New York'. The artist introduces the song to the audience, and the performance is divided into several parts, each building on the theme of ambition and dreams associated with New York City. The song concludes with a powerful finish, and the audience responds with applause.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the introduction in the performance?

To discuss the history of the song

To thank the audience

To announce a new song

To introduce the band members

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the singer's main desire at the beginning of the song?

To find love

To be in New York

To become famous

To travel the world

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer hope to achieve in New York?

To meet new people

To become the king of the hill

To find peace

To escape reality

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'king of the hill' imply in the context of the song?

Being a ruler of a country

Living in a rural area

Being at the top of one's career

Climbing a mountain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer express about their small-town blues?

They are unimportant

They are a source of inspiration

They have disappeared

They are getting worse

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the singer's attitude towards making a new start in New York?

Fearful

Determined

Indifferent

Skeptical

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of New York in the song?

It is a quiet and peaceful city

It represents a place of dreams and opportunities

It is a symbol of failure

It is a place to escape from

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the singer feel about their chances of success in New York?

Confident

Doubtful

Uncertain

Uninterested

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer mean by 'making it anywhere'?

Traveling to different places

Achieving success in any location

Building a new home

Finding a new job