Cities and Music
Text Analysis
Vocabulary
American Dream
IAL
100

This rapper's most popular song features the famous fashion brand Dior.

Who is Pope Smoke?

100
A Textual analysis includes these 5 key components.
What is a summary, central idea, literary device, evidence, and analysis?
100

This literary device uses the action of repeating something that has already been said in order to create meaning.

What is repetition?

100

The American Dream is based off of these core values.

What is life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

100

Ms. C recently received her Master's Degree from this University in New York.

What is NYU?
200

This city is known for its hustle and the Big Apple.

What is New York City?

200

You can cite your textual evidence with these two different ways.

What is a direct quote or paraphrase?

200

This literary device uses people, objects, or situations to represent a deeper meaning in a text.

What is symbolism?

200

It is said that everyone can achieve the American Dream through these components.

What is hard work and determination?

200

This motto is sacred to Inwood Academy school culture.

What is Belong, Grow, Lead?

300

This rapper is popularly known for his song Dreams and Nightmares.

Who is Meek Mill?

300

This part of a Textual analysis explains how the evidence you chose connects back to your central idea.

What is reasoning?

300

This literary device is used to show the perspective in which the story is told.

What is point of view?

300

American Dream promotes these three ideals.

What is money, fame, and power?

300

This IAL staff member is the High School Assistant Director.

Who is Ana Rodriguez?

400

This singer released a Country Album in 2024, that included the popular TikTok song Texas Hold'em.  

Who is Beyonce?

400

This is the main message and/or theme of a text.

What is the central idea?

400

This literary device is often used in tongue twisters.

What is alliteration?

400

Double Jeopardy (Worth 800 points)

The American Dream is easier to access to this particular category of people.

What is the privileged class?

400

It costs this amount of money in order to wear free dress during the school year.

What is a dollar?

500

Double Jeopardy (Worth 800 points)

This is considered to be the greatest city in America.

What is Detroit, MI

500

This is considered the main goal of a Textual analysis.

What is to understand the author's meaning of a text?

500

This literary device is used in order to help the reader create an image in their head.

What is imagery?

500

Originally the American Dream was founded on these two principles.

What is work and religious freedom?

500

This platform is used to display students grades and transcripts.

What is Alma?