English Literature/Writing
poem, narrative, essay
Listen to:
a Billie Holiday vocal phrasing,
a Nina Simone piano progression, or
a KRS-One verse
a Biggie song
a Kendrick Lamar rhyme
your choice
Task:
Write a short piece (poem, 1-page narrative, or reflective essay) where the rhythm of the writing mirrors the rhythm of the music:
Long, stretched notes → long sentences
Syncopation → fragmented syntax
Repetition → anaphora
Bassline pulse → repeated line or image
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Add a short summary or a list of helpful resources here.
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By Jordana Moore Saggese (2014)
Scholarly exploration of Basquiat’s coded imagery and racial politics.m description