In Common’s New Memoir About Healing, ‘Love Can Be An Action’

In Common’s New Memoir About Healing, ‘Love Can Be An Action’

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video features a discussion about a memoir titled 'Let Love Have the Last Word', exploring themes of hope, personal growth, and love. The speaker shares personal experiences, including family challenges and childhood trauma, emphasizing healing and forgiveness. The conversation also covers social activism, highlighting the importance of community responsibility and action. The speaker discusses their passion for music and the creative process, particularly freestyling as a form of expression.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons the speaker decided to write his memoir?

To share his love for music

To promote his new album

To discuss his acting career

To offer hope and solutions amidst global issues

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker's daughter influence his memoir?

She challenged him as a father, inspiring themes of love in action

She helped him write it

She composed music for the accompanying album

She illustrated the book

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What childhood experience does the speaker discuss for the first time in his memoir?

His first acting role

A serious trauma he experienced at nine years old

A memorable family vacation

His first music performance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe discussing his trauma is important?

To entertain his audience

To promote his book

To provide a gateway for others to talk about similar experiences

To gain sympathy from readers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What drives the speaker's activism and engagement with social issues?

His upbringing in a marginalized community

His love for acting

His interest in writing more books

His desire to become a politician

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe his process of creating music?

As a collaborative effort with other artists

As a divine expression that flows naturally

As a structured and planned activity

As a hobby he rarely engages in

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's perspective on his dual passion for music and acting?

He prefers acting over music

He plans to quit music for acting

He loves both equally and finds joy in each

He sees acting as a secondary interest