Transcript Concrete jungle where dreams are made of

Imagery in Rap
Jay Z
Concrete jungle where dreams
are made of
Task 2:
Draw an image
representing these lines.
What do they symbolise?
LO: To be able to explain the
effect of imagery.
TASK
1. Mindmap the
connotations you
draw from the words:
concrete, jungle and
dreams.
2. What is the effect of
this imagery?
New York.
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
There's nothing you can’t do,
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new,
the lights will inspire you,
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York
What poetic devices can you spot
in Jay Z’s lyrics?
What image does Jay Z present of
New York?
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HOW DOES JAY Z MAKE THE READER FEEL
ABOUT NEW YORK?
 Refer to POETIC DEVICES in your
answer.
 Zoom in on key words
Extension: try to include an
alternative viewpoint – on the one
hand he makes you feel….,
alternatively……………………
P: Jay-Z makes the reader
feel……………..
Q: This is shown in the
line………………..
E: The use of the poetic device……
has the effect of……
The word…………. Makes the reader
feel………………………………….
On the other hand………………………
It’s a rap!
Ok, so you’ve looked at my imagery describing NY.
Now it’s your turn to come up with some amazing
imagery to describe Cobh.
Homework
• Describe the use of imagery in Jay Z rap
• Personal Response: Do you like it?