Understanding 'War' by Edwin Starr

Understanding 'War' by Edwin Starr

9th Grade

13 Qs

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Understanding 'War' by Edwin Starr

Understanding 'War' by Edwin Starr

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Easy

Created by

Emma COOPER

Used 2+ times

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main message of the song "War" by Edwin Starr?

War is exciting

War is pointless and causes harm

War makes people heroes

War is about following rules

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the line "War, huh, yeah, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing," what type of language is used?

Simile

Exaggeration (Hyperbole)

Alliteration

Metaphor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the singer repeat "absolutely nothing" in the song?

To make the song happy

To show strong feelings against war

To confuse people

To say war is good

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What big problem in society does the song "War" talk about?

Pollution

Racism

The pain and loss caused by war

Money problems

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The line "War means tears to thousands of mothers' eyes" is an example of what?

Giving human traits to things (Personification)

Sound words (Onomatopoeia)

Comparing things (Metaphor)

Creating a picture in your mind (Imagery)

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the song want listeners to feel?

Not interested

Happy

Angry and sad about war

Proud of war

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which line from the song shows that war does not make sense?

"War, huh, yeah"

"It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker"

"Good God, y'all"

"Listen to me"

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