Part One – Introduction (2 points) – You will write the introduction to your paper in class without any notes! Your introduction should be about 75 – 100 words long. Write this part of your paper at home first. Learn it (memorize it?) Come to class and write it down with a pencil or pen on paper.
What are spirituals?
Explain the name (the word – “spirituals”) and describe this kind of music in general. Answer these questions.
1.Who created this music and why?
2.Why is this song a spiritual? What is “spiritual” about it? How does this song relate to religion and to special parts of the Old Testament of The Bible?
3.What is a less obvious (hidden) meaning for some spirituals?
Be prepared to write this first part of your paper in your own words and without notes in class. This first part of your paper should not exceed 100 words.
Part Two – What is this song about? (1 point) – Print the lyrics to this song. (Only once! Lyrics should be single-spaced and in a small font size, say 10.) Separate the verses and choruses with a line of space.
1.What is “spiritual” about these specific lyrics? Are they from the Bible? If so, where in the Bible? If so, explain the Bible passage.
2.Do the lyrics of the song tell a story? What do the lyrics mean? Is the singer explaining something he or she is thinking about or hoping for?
3.What is the form of this song?
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