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 loyalty and
friendships?
2. Compare and contrast how the theme of loyalty and
friendships 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 loyalty and friendships.
Use the Search Bar to help you search by artist! *
4. Explain how your selected artist is similar and different from
a selected writer, or character (from an assigned reading) in
their focus on the theme of loyalty and friendships. What
outside forces contribute to each representation of loyalty and
friendships? *
5. Does the discussion of loyalty and friendships in hip-hop
represent how you feel about loyalty and friendships in your
life? How is it similar or different?