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Question 1
E
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
35%
(medium)
Question Stats:
65% (02:34) correct
35%
(02:38) wrong
based on 136
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Not Attempted Yet
Question 2
B
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
5%
(low)
Question Stats:
85% (00:26) correct 15%
(00:51) wrong
based on 107
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Time
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Not Attempted Yet
Question 3
E
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
25%
(medium)
Question Stats:
67% (00:59) correct 33%
(01:08) wrong
based on 122
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Although many readers will associate the song “Respect” with Aretha Franklin’s definitive version, the song was written and first recorded by Otis Redding in 1965. Franklin’s version became a hit upon release in 1967. Although the song is recognizably the same in both versions, each artist gave it a unique flavor.
Redding’s song is a plea that his woman return to him—he’ll give her anything she wants, so long as she respects him. He sings in the voice of a hard-working man who wants to come home to the comforts he expects. The song returns repeatedly to the idea of respect, even in the verses, and has the feel of a blues song.
Franklin turned the song into a feminist declaration, demanding the respect she knows she deserves. It’s more up-tempo, jazzed to life by the back-up singers’—Franklin’s sisters Erma and Carolyn—repetition of “Sock it to me.” Franklin’s version also includes the iconic spelling of R-E-S-P-E-C-T as part of the bridge, an improvisation that propels the song to a new level.
Redding admitted that Franklin had made the song better. In 1967, he joked that she’d “stolen” it but was said to be delighted with her version. Redding must have recognized what was already becoming clear, that Franklin had taken a good song and turned it into a classic.
Redding’s song is a plea that his woman return to him—he’ll give her anything she wants, so long as she respects him. He sings in the voice of a hard-working man who wants to come home to the comforts he expects. The song returns repeatedly to the idea of respect, even in the verses, and has the feel of a blues song.
Franklin turned the song into a feminist declaration, demanding the respect she knows she deserves. It’s more up-tempo, jazzed to life by the back-up singers’—Franklin’s sisters Erma and Carolyn—repetition of “Sock it to me.” Franklin’s version also includes the iconic spelling of R-E-S-P-E-C-T as part of the bridge, an improvisation that propels the song to a new level.
Redding admitted that Franklin had made the song better. In 1967, he joked that she’d “stolen” it but was said to be delighted with her version. Redding must have recognized what was already becoming clear, that Franklin had taken a good song and turned it into a classic.
1. Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. Aretha Franklin stole Otis Redding’s song “Respect.”
B. Otis Redding was a canny producer and gave “Respect” to another artist who could improve it.
C. Franklin’s recording of “Respect” shows how feminism was on the rise in America in the 1960s.
D. Franklin’s harmonies with her sisters elevate the record.
E. Many readers may not know that Aretha Franklin was not the first R & B legend to record the song “Respect,” although her version is definitive.
A. Aretha Franklin stole Otis Redding’s song “Respect.”
B. Otis Redding was a canny producer and gave “Respect” to another artist who could improve it.
C. Franklin’s recording of “Respect” shows how feminism was on the rise in America in the 1960s.
D. Franklin’s harmonies with her sisters elevate the record.
E. Many readers may not know that Aretha Franklin was not the first R & B legend to record the song “Respect,” although her version is definitive.
2. The author characterizes Redding’s response to Franklin’s recording as which of the following?
A. Hostile
B. Appreciative
C. Dismissive
D. Mercenary
E. Optimistic
A. Hostile
B. Appreciative
C. Dismissive
D. Mercenary
E. Optimistic
3. According to the passage, all of the following are contributions Aretha Franklin made to the song’s success EXCEPT:
A. adding a bridge to the song
B. making it a feminist manifesto
C. changing the lyrics
D. including back-up singers
E. dropping the song into a minor key
A. adding a bridge to the song
B. making it a feminist manifesto
C. changing the lyrics
D. including back-up singers
E. dropping the song into a minor key
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Can someone explain Q1 answer choices...
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Explanation
1. Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
Difficulty Level: 600-650
Explanation
The passage discusses the history of the song "Respect," highlighting that Otis Redding originally wrote and recorded it in 1965. Aretha Franklin's version, released in 1967, became a hit and is widely recognized. The passage contrasts the two versions, explaining that while Redding's version is a plea from a man to his woman, Franklin turned it into a feminist declaration, demanding the respect she deserves. The passage also notes that Redding acknowledged Franklin's improvement of the song, and her version is considered a classic. Therefore, the main idea is centered around the fact that Aretha Franklin was not the first to record "Respect," but her version is definitive.
Answer: E
Difficulty Level: 600-650
Explanation
The passage discusses the history of the song "Respect," highlighting that Otis Redding originally wrote and recorded it in 1965. Aretha Franklin's version, released in 1967, became a hit and is widely recognized. The passage contrasts the two versions, explaining that while Redding's version is a plea from a man to his woman, Franklin turned it into a feminist declaration, demanding the respect she deserves. The passage also notes that Redding acknowledged Franklin's improvement of the song, and her version is considered a classic. Therefore, the main idea is centered around the fact that Aretha Franklin was not the first to record "Respect," but her version is definitive.
Answer: E
