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In this writing assignment you will analyze "rapping" as a verbal art by breaking it down into its constituent parts and influences: "playing the dozens," the trickster, and the naming tradition. You will explain how each verbal skill operates with the context of being a rap artist.  The essay is only concerned with the verbal aspect of hip-hop music (lyrical delivery).  You should address each aspect and provide examples from song lyrics to illustrate mastery of the verbal skill. This assignment will serve as your midterm assignment. Guidelines: 3+ pp, Sources: 3+, Work Cited page, Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font

MLA Format: Heading (left side: student name, instructor name, course number and section, date), title (centered), pagination (last name and page # in the header), margins (1-inch), parenthetical citations (author and page # (if provided))