Understanding the Song 'Wasted on You'

Understanding the Song 'Wasted on You'

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The transcript is a lyrical reflection on personal regrets and wasted efforts in a relationship. It explores themes of loneliness, broken promises, and the realization of time and resources spent in vain. The narrative conveys a sense of learning from past mistakes and the emotional journey of moving on.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer do when they feel lonely?

Read a book

Go for a walk

Pour a strong drink

Call a friend

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization does the singer come to about relying on someone?

They should rely on themselves

They can always rely on them

They should find new friends

They can't keep leaning on them

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer regret wasting?

Time and money

Career prospects

Friendships

Opportunities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the singer hope would be different?

Their health

Their job

Their relationship

Their financial situation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer find packed up in the back?

A pile of stuff

Books

Old clothes

Groceries

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer compare their wasted efforts to?

A forgotten dream

A lost cause

A broken record

A burning flame

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recurring theme in the singer's reflections?

Adventure

Waste

Happiness

Success

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer mention as a part of their wasted efforts?

Books read

Prayers in a pew

Songs written

Letters to a friend

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer feel about the 'sorries' they mentioned?

They are owed

They are necessary

They are forgotten

They are not owed