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What does it mean?
Rap has poetic roots but feels like a harsh, pounding force to the speaker.
In plain terms
Rap is poetic but sounds very loud and aggressive to me.
What can you take from it?
Personal taste shapes how we hear art.

Where it applies

  • discussing music genres
  • analyzing poetry
  • expressing taste

Putting it to work

  • consider your reaction to art
  • compare genres

Questions to consider

  • How does music make you feel physically?
  • What defines poetry for you?

Another view

The comparison ignores the rhythmic precision that can exist in rap.

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