Themes and Concepts in Song Lyrics

Themes and Concepts in Song Lyrics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Life Skills

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video begins with an introduction to One Republic, followed by a live performance of their song 'Counting Stars'. The performance is energetic and engaging, with the audience cheering along. After the performance, a speaker discusses the environmental challenges facing humanity, presenting three possibilities for the future: finding a new habitable planet, terraforming Mars, or taking care of Earth. The speaker emphasizes the importance of the third option, urging people to care for the planet and not let politics hinder progress.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was introduced at the beginning of the performance?

One Republic

Imagine Dragons

Coldplay

Maroon 5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the song 'Counting Stars'?

Friendship and loyalty

Adventure and exploration

Dreams and aspirations

Love and relationships

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the singer feel when doing the wrong thing?

Guilt

Excitement

Nothing at all

Something right

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What metaphor is used in the song to describe the lessons learned?

Climbing a mountain

Burning money

Building a house

Sailing a ship

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the repetition of 'watch it burn' signify in the song?

Destruction of wealth

Creation of new ideas

Loss of hope

End of a journey

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first possibility mentioned for the future of humanity?

Terraforming Mars

Improving Earth

Finding a new planet

Building space stations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far is the nearest habitable planet according to the speech?

2.5 light years

6.3 light years

4.2 light years

5.8 light years

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