XXX analysis

• English
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 6

XXX analysis

Intro

• Truth to power
  
• Mad (mistreated) 
  
• Protect his community

What do you think the title XXX means¿

Why do you think the line "Can you help me underst-" is cut off¿

1. The lack of understanding in rap music
2. Because society doesn't listen to people of colour
3. For artistic purposes
4. It means the lack of understanding of problems in America

Meaning behind the lyrics

To chip means to kill

Lines 9-11

01:16

Who do you think Kendrick means with "Johnny"¿
Lines 12-15

1. He means the black youth
2. His nephew named "Johnny"
3. The son of his friend
4. Himself when he was younger

01:24

Which linguistic devices are used in these lines¿
Lines 16-18

1. Personification
2. Simily
3. Hyperbole
4. Metaphor

How are you feeling today
(feeling sleepy already)¿

1. Red
2. 42
3. Dino nugget
4. Nevermind

02:23

Why do you think Kendrick mentions all of those family members? (40-43)
Look at the lines around it¿

02:56

What do you think "of drum and bass" is a metaphor for¿
Line 54

1. African American Music
2. A choir
3. The sound of gunfire
4. A way to scare people

The end