Fill in the blank:
________ is the author's reason for writing.
Purpose
100
A story of actual events or an individual's life experiences is known as a ___________ essay.
Narrative
100
According to Rebecca Walker, hip-hop today is which of the following?
a. slowly declining
b. better than it used to be
c. a fad of the past
d. a global industry
d. a global industry (par. 1, pg. 432)
100
"I learned how good it could feel to move with a 'posse,' a group of friends who had my back no matter what" (437).
What character trait is the author praising in the previous sentence?
a. generosity
b. loyalty
c. pride
d. ambition
b. loyalty
100
Rebecca Walker has a distinct attitutde towards the subject and readers of her writing. What is this attitude called?
Tone
200
True or False:
The author's attitude toward both the subject and the readers or listeners is known as tone.
True
200
A descriptive essay creates an impression about a person, an object, or an experience by:
presenting details relating to sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste
200
The author states that original hip-hop was a product of which of the following?
a. TV exposure from major networks
b. breakdancing and slang
c. the international popularity of music stars
d. kids from different cultures trying to communicate
d. kids from different cultures trying to communicate
200
From details in the essay, which of the following can you conlude about the author?
a. She had a special interest in classical music
b. She wanted to study painting and sculpture in school
c. She loved popular music when she was younger
d. She preferred dance to any other art form
c. She loved popular music when she was younger
200
What type of essay is "Before Hip-Hop was Hip-Hop?"
Reflective
300
All of the following are factors that contribute to an author's style except:
a. use of figuartive language
b. diction
c. length of sentences
d. methods of organization
Length of sentences
300
A _________ essay provides information, discusses ideas, or explains a process.
Expository
300
"Everyone at the party who wasn't 'breaking' was a _______ by default" (436).
Judge
300
Read the following excerpt: "The 'breakers' moved in 'crews' that competed against each other. Standing in a circle we watched as members of the different groups 'moonwalked' into the center, and then hurled themselves to the floor..." (436).
What term correctly describes the words in quotation marks?
Slang
300
In this essay, Rebecca Walker includes details about her musical tastes. To which literary element do the details contribute?
a. narration
b. perspective
c. persuasion
d. purpose
b. perspective
400
Name three types of nonfiction works.
Essay, article, speech
400
True or False:
A reflective essay attempts to convince readers to take a specific course of action or adopt the writer's viewpoint.
False
400
According to the author, which accessories did the kids want to buy?
knockoff Porsche sunglasses and heavy gold chains
400
How did the author feel about the big street parties she attended with her friends?
a. She was puzzled and disoriented
b. She strongly disapproved of the parties
c. She was frightened by the frequent fights
d. She was enthusiastic and exhilarated
d. She was enthusiastic and exhilarated
400
What is the main difference Walker sees between the music of her youth and today's hip-hop?
Hip-hop of her day was born from youth and diversity, but today it comes pre-packaged by adults.
500
Define bias.
Bias occurs when a writer makes a one-sided presentation.
Walker writes, "When Loida and Diane weren't 'capping on'...my clothes, they were..." (436). What does the slang term "capping on" mean?
making fun of
500
Which values did Rebecca Walker come to appreciate in the early years of hip-hop?
a. pride and respect
b. diversity and authenticity
c. compassion and generosity
d. fashion and self-expression
b. diversity and authenticity
500
What literary device is employed in the following passage?
"...high school boys wear their clothes in the latest 'steelo:' pants sagging off their waists, sports jerseys hanging to their knees, baseball hats cocked to one side" (432).