Today some people talk in ghetto slang with words like "Homeboy, thug, gangsta, yo, or fershizzle." ... Author Ann McClintock explains this in her essay called "Propaganda Techniques in Today's Advertising" when she illustrates with "A childhood rhyme claims that "names can never hurt me," but name calling is an effective way to damage the opposition, whether it is another car maker or a congressional candidate." ... Words can be a very strong thing, and can make people either touched, or incensed, or they agree with it. ... Another serious problem is when language is used to encou...

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Although those messages might have bad words, and show images of things that are socially wrong, thats actually whats going on where they are from, and thats who they are. ... What makes those guys remarkable compared to others are their strength and choice of words, and their flow, or the melody, of their rhymes. ... They basically make the beats and the MCs lay the words on it. ...

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Although those messages might have bad words, and show images of things that are socially wrong, thats actually whats going on where they are from, and thats who they are. ... What makes those guys remarkable compared to others are their strength and choice of words, and their flow, or the melody, of their rhymes. ... They basically make the beats and the MCs lay the words on it. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

It has the ability to influence people's attitudes and beliefs and the power to make words heard. ... Nonetheless, Rap commenced a whole new era of trends and styles, coining the phrase "bling-bling", along with empowering its listeners to speak their mind by using rhythm and rhyme. ... The words on many teens" lips, "Punk rock isn't just music: It's an attitude and lifestyle." ... In the words of the pop icon, Madonna, "Music brings the people together." ...

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History of Rap Have you ever wondered when and where your favorite type of music genre originated from? Have you ever wondered who began that generation of music? Well, I have. Hip-Hop and Rap has been an influence in my life as well as many people I know. I have chosen these genres to take...

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History of Rap Have you ever wondered when and where your favorite type of music genre originated from? Have you ever wondered who began that generation of music? Well, I have. Hip-Hop and Rap has been an influence in my life as well as many people I know. I have chosen these genres to take...

• Word Count: 984
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School