Understanding the Lyrics

Understanding the Lyrics

Assessment

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Arts, Performing Arts, Fun

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The transcript explores themes of love, fear, and desire, emphasizing emotional experiences and connections. It discusses overcoming fear, embracing love, and the pursuit of paradise, while reflecting on the influence of others and the importance of setting the pace in relationships.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What metaphor is used to describe the importance of the person in the speaker's life?

A guiding star

The color of blood

A gentle breeze

A distant memory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker express about their feelings towards fear?

They are paralyzed by it

They are indifferent to it

They embrace it

They are overwhelmed by it

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker invite the listener to do?

Stay grounded

Remain in the past

Avoid taking risks

Follow them through the dark

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is described as a 'holy grail' in the lyrics?

The speaker's past

The journey ahead

The listener's skin

The speaker's dreams

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker allow the listener to do?

Choose the destination

Make decisions

Lead the way

Set the pace

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's mental state described as?

Calm and collected

Relaxed and peaceful

Confused and unclear

Focused and determined

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the repeated question in the chorus?

Where are you going?

What are you waiting for?

Why are you here?

How do you feel?

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker want the listener to do?

Understand their pain

Follow their dreams

Leave them alone

Love them like they do

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall theme of the lyrics?

The complexity of life

The power of love and desire

The inevitability of change

The beauty of nature