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Essay & Discussion Topics

Key: *Support your answer with evidence


1. Based on the selected lyrics (attached to each word) in this section, how
do rappers discuss the theme of competition & combat?
2. Compare and contrast how the theme of competition and combat is
reflected in Hip-Hop versus how this theme is reflected in your assigned
readings. *
3. Make an argument that a particular artist on Rhymes with Reason relies
heavily on the theme of competition and combat. Use the Search Bar to help
you search by artist! *
4. Explain how your selected artist is similar and different from a selected
writer (from an assigned reading) in their focus on the theme of competition
and combat. What are the forces that contribute to this similarity or
difference?*
5. Cite competition related lyrics from Rhymes with Reason, or research a
rap battle (related to an artist on Rhymes with Reason) and compare it to a
war, or battle you are reading about in your assigned readings, or in your
history class.*
6. How is the rap competition related to rappers ambition, and rappers
discussion of money, power and greed? *

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