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 social pressure?
2. Compare and contrast how the theme of social pressure 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 social pressure. 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 social pressure. What are the forces that pressure your
chosen artist, and what are the forces that pressure your selected
author? *