Literacy Test 5 Section 3

The dictionary definition of a word is that same as its connotative meaning.

F

Hip Hop is a persuasive art.

T

The oral tradition of singing and storytelling through rhythm influenced the creation of hip hop.

T

Which dance style grew out of Hip Hop music? a. Break dancing c. The Macarena b. The Tango d. Line Dancing

a. Break dancing

The Hip Hop scene was flourishing in the Bronx and spreading fast. In 1979, the Sugarhill Gang released, "Rapper's Delight," which was built on a sample of Chic's disco song, "Good Times." What is the connotative meaning of the underlined word above. a. Doing really well c. Dying out b. Doing really awful d. Brand new

a. Doing really well

What is the connotative meaning of the underlined word in the passage below: Def Jam Recordings started up in 1984 in the NYU dorm room of Rick Rubin. Russell Simmons joined him and together they created an empire. a. An evil conspiracy c. A small business b. A large and successful company d. Something from Star Wars

b. A large and successful company

Breakdancing, rapping, scratching and graffiti art all became a recognized part of the vocabulary of youth culture and dance music. But hip hop was still treated with contempt by many. Here in Britain, even though as early as 1982 young black and white kids were already forming their own break-crews, and clubs like London's Language Lab were packing them in to hear Britain's first generation of rappers, so the old soul establishment with its radio and press mouthpieces, continued whining that electro wasn't soul, that rap was boring, desperately clinging to their self-appointed roles as arbiters of good taste in black music. Read the passage above. What is the persuasive message? a. Rap is the best musical style ever created! b. In spite of its popularity, others tried to convince young people that rap was bad. c. Rap is the only original music ever created by African-Americans. d. None of the above

b. In spite of its popularity, others tried to convince young people that rap was bad.

The rhythmic use of spoken or semi-sung lyrics is called: a. Singing c. Rapping b. Hip Hop d. Chanting

c. Rapping

African tribal rhythms and musical traditions survived the shock of the transportation of millions of Africans as slaves to the Americas, and after 300 years of slavery in the so called Land of the Free the sounds of Old Africa became the new sounds of black America. Read the passage above. What does it try to persuade the reader? a. African tribal rhythms don't sound good b. African Americans are still treated like slaves c. Slavery is bad d. African Americans finally found freedom through music

d. African Americans finally found freedom through music

1096-04-03-03-00_files/i0180000.jpg What persuasive message does this picture visualize for Hip Hop? a. Hip Hop is for gangsters c. Hip Hop is only for African Americans b. Hip Hop is mainstream d. Hip Hop is popular

d. All of the above

Which of the following is a style of Hip Hop? a. Gangster Rap c. Rap b. Rap Rock d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Where did Hip Hop begin in the 1970's? a. Africa c. California b. Alabama d. New York City

d. New York City

An argument that encourages someone to take action is called: a. Negative c. Action b. Positive d. Persuasive

d. Persuasive

But the kids weren't listening. Young blacks and whites on the streets listened first to Lionel Richie and then to Grandmaster Flash and made their choice; the punters deserted the established soul scene in droves, searching for that perfect beat, and defenders of the true soul have struggled in vain to keep up with developments ever since. Read the passage above carefully, looking closely at the phrasing. According to the passage, what were the kids looking for? a. Soul Music c. Dance Music b. Rap Music d. The Perfect Beat

d. The Perfect Beat

All across America, the electro scene was smoking, and as records like 'White Lines' and Shannon's 'Let The Music Play' started combining more soulful vocals with that hip-hop beat, so electro continued crossing over to a wider audience. By 1983 at the very latest, almost anyone in the Western world who watched TV, listened to records, or read newspapers was aware of this new culture sweeping in from New York City. Read the passage above carefully, paying attention to the phrasing. Where were people becoming more aware of the hip hop culture? a. New York City c. America b. Canada d. Western world

d. Western world