Understanding Rap Poetry and Social Commentary

Understanding Rap Poetry and Social Commentary

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Social Studies, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video is a rap poetry performance set in the context of the 2021 pandemic in Foz do Iguaçu. It explores themes of societal challenges, resilience, community identity, and the impact of poetry. The narrative emphasizes the importance of hope, social distancing, and the transformative power of words during difficult times.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the setting of the rap poetry discussed in the video?

Rio de Janeiro

Foz do Iguaçu

São Paulo

Brasília

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized as important for societal reintegration?

Wealth

Education

Opportunities

Isolation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is necessary to survive according to the video?

Aggression

Silence

Compliance

Resistance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does poetry play according to the narrator?

It entertains

It educates

It saves lives

It confuses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are some of the individuals mentioned in the poetry?

Maria and José

Ana and Pedro

John and Paul

Tamara and Ricardo

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current year mentioned in the context of the pandemic?

2019

2020

2022

2021

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hope expressed by the narrator during the pandemic?

For financial assistance

For increased isolation

For more restrictions

For more lockdowns

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the final section?

Anger

Despair

Hope and resilience

Confusion