
Themes and Messages in Song Lyrics
Interactive Video
•
Performing Arts, Religious Studies, Social Studies
•
9th - 10th Grade
•
Hard

Liam Anderson
FREE Resource
Read more
9 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the song?
Feeling of being removed and encountering a specter
Joy and celebration
A journey to a new place
A call for unity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the singer express about the changing circumstances?
A desire to celebrate
A need to stay and adapt
A sense of excitement
A feeling of deception and the need to leave
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the singer ask for in terms of frankness?
To be excused for their frankness
To be more reserved
To be less honest
To be more outspoken
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the singer long for in the third section?
A return to the past
A chance to meet new people
A place where their affairs are respected
A new adventure
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the singer describe their experience with 'bad water'?
As a source of strength
As refreshing
As a minor inconvenience
As poisonous from head to shoes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the focus of the rhythmic interlude?
A plea for understanding and forgiveness
A call for celebration
A description of a journey
A reflection on past mistakes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final message of the song?
A call for peace and unity
A desire for solitude
A reflection on personal achievements
A celebration of differences
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the singer suggest about the 'man over there'?
He is an enemy
His color doesn't matter
He is a stranger
His color is important
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the singer hope to achieve by striving?
To make all hatred cease
To travel the world
To find solitude
To gain personal success
Similar Resources on Wayground
6 questions
Music Insights and Artist Impact
Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
6 questions
Casa Susanna and Personal Journeys
Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
2 questions
26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards
Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
6 questions
Themes of Courage and Vengeance
Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
11 questions
Understanding the Lyrics
Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
11 questions
Understanding the Transcript
Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
6 questions
The Life and Legacy of Lola Beltrán
Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
6 questions
CLEAN : Robot conductorsteals the show from Italy's top tenor
Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
20 questions
Brand Labels
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Ice Breaker Trivia: Food from Around the World
Quiz
•
3rd - 12th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
ELA Advisory Review
Quiz
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers
Quiz
•
7th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Multiplication and Division Unknowns
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade