Key: *Support your answer with evidence

1. Based on the selected lyrics (attached to each word) in this

section, describe how the theme of fear, paranoia (emotion) and
death shows up in rap lyrics. *
2. Compare and contrast how the theme of fear, paranoia and death
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 fear, paranoia, emotion and
death. Use the Search Bar to help you search by artist! *
4. Explain how your selected artist is similar and different from a
historical figure or character in a story (from an assigned reading)
in their focus on fear, paranoia, emotion and death. What are some
key factors that contribute to this similarity or difference?*
5. Do you think this theme of fear, paranoia and death shows up a
lot in Hip-Hop music and culture, compared to other art forms, or
other stories in our society? If so, try to explain why. Who is at
fault for this? The artists? Somebody/something else?*
6. Pick a rapper who died and compare his/her death to a character
in your assigned readings.