I'm tryna make a dollar out of fifteen cents. It's hard to be legit and still pay the rent. What is the meaning of the phrase "make a dollar out of fifteen cents" in these lyrics?
Tupac

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12th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To make a lot of money with little effort
To be resourceful with what one has
To be wasteful with one's resources
To spend more money than one has
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
"I'm tryna make a dollar out of fifteen cents. It's hard to be legit and still pay the rent." What is the author's purpose in writing these lyrics?
To brag about his success
To complain about his struggles
To reflect on the struggle of trying to make a living while staying true to one's values
To criticize society for not valuing hard work
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
I'm tryna make a dollar out of fifteen cents. It's hard to be legit and still pay the rent. What is the main theme of the song as a whole, based on these lyrics?
The importance of being wealthy
The struggle of trying to make a living while facing social and economic challenges
The importance of being honest
The benefits of taking shortcuts to success
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
I'm tryna make a dollar out of fifteen cents. It's hard to be legit and still pay the rent. What is the tone of the song as a whole, based on these lyrics?
Hopeless and angry
Despondent and sad
Determined and resourceful
Resentful and bitter
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
I'm tryna make a dollar out of fifteen cents. It's hard to be legit and still pay the rent. What is the meaning of the phrase "hard to be legit" in these lyrics?
It's hard to be honest and follow the rules
It's easy to be dishonest and break the rules
It's impossible to make a living while being honest
It's pointless to be honest when trying to make a living
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
"I'm tryna make a dollar out of fifteen cents. It's hard to be legit and still pay the rent." What is the author's attitude toward the struggle described in these lyrics?
Resentful and bitter
Hopeless and resigned
Empathetic and understanding
Sarcastic and critical
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
"I'm tryna make a dollar out of fifteen cents. It's hard to be legit and still pay the rent." What is the author's attitude toward the possibility of success despite these challenges?
Hopeless and resigned
Bitter and resentful
Determined and resourceful
Sarcastic and critica
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