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In these lyrics from Drops of Jupiter, what two types of figurative language can you see?

“Can you imagine no first dance, freeze dried romance, five-hour phone conversation”

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Rhyme

• Onomatopoeia

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Baby now we've got bad blood

• alliteration

• personification

• simile

• onomatopoeia

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In Katy Perry's song Firework, there is a lyric which states, "do you ever feel like a plastic bag". What is this an example of?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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The lyric "Frozen fractals" from Idina Menzel's song Let It Go is an example of...

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Analyze the role of the Video Music Awards (VMAs) in shaping public perceptions of artists and their music.

• The VMAs have no influence on public perception.

• The VMAs often highlight emerging trends and popularize new artists.

• The VMAs are only focused on awarding established artists.

• The VMAs are irrelevant to the music industry.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which artist released the hit song "Blinding Lights"?

• Drake

• The Weeknd

• Justin Bieber

• Ed Sheeran

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DOK Level 1: Recall

This type of music was making the most money in the year 2000

• Country Music

• Boy Band/Pop

• Grunge

• Gangsta Rap

Discuss the strategic importance of music videos in an artist's career, particularly in the context of the Video Music Awards.

• Music videos have no strategic importance.

• Music videos are crucial for visual storytelling and can significantly boost an artist's popularity.

• Music videos are only important for established artists.

• Music videos are only used for promotional purposes.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the primary function of platforms like Spotify and Apple Music in the music industry?

• To sell physical copies of albums

• To provide streaming services for music

• To host live concerts

• To produce music videos

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of these lyrics is an example of a hyperbole?

• You know I'd walk

• If I could just see you

• See you tonight

• Walk a thousand miles

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