Understanding Emotional Themes in Lyrics

Understanding Emotional Themes in Lyrics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The transcript explores themes of loneliness, longing, and the desire for physical and emotional connection. It describes the struggle with sleeplessness and the comfort sought through touch and truth. The repeated emphasis on being touched highlights a deep yearning for love and connection.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator trying to avoid while lying in the hotel?

Calling someone

Watching TV

Reading a book

Eating snacks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator do to try and fall asleep?

Goes for a walk

Turns on the TV

Calls a friend

Reads a book

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator repeatedly express a desire for?

To be alone

To be touched

To travel

To eat

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator want from the other person in terms of communication?

To hear the truth

To be lied to

To be ignored

To receive gifts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's emotional state throughout the transcript?

Lonely

Content

Joyful

Angry

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator ultimately want from the other person?

To be taken on a trip

To be left alone

To be touched

To be given money

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator describe their need for touch?

As a constant need

As a rare occurrence

As an occasional thought

As a casual desire

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phrase does the narrator repeat to emphasize their longing?

Touch me

Forget me

Leave me alone

Call me