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title and running pg called popular music and cultural impact- use incite qoutes and ref page
Write an essay about the cultural impact of popular music on society, and how it reflects the social issues of its time of production.
- Select a popular song from the era of your choice (1950's - 2000's), and discuss its cultural impact.
- Analyze the meaning of the lyrics, and discuss how this song represents an element of popular culture/ American society.
- The main focus of your essay should be regarding symbolism, and the symbolic nature of the song you have chosen.
- Give some background into the musician or musical group you have chosen.
- Then, discuss some of the social and political issues present in American and, if relevant, international culture that were going on at the time of the song's release.
This paper should be 2-3 pages, in APA style, utilizing the college's library resources. A minimum of one scholarly article should be included in your essay.
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Heal the World
Thesis statement: The singer and songwriter use several literary tools such as metaphors
and personification to pass the message of the song and touches so many hearts that now, almost
30 years later, the song is still popular.
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Introduction
Background of song and singer
III.
Personification
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Metaphors
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VI.
Current situation
Conclusion
Running head: POPULAR MUSIC AND CULTURAL IMPACT
Heal the World
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Institution
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POPULAR MUSIC AND CULTURAL IMPACT
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Heal the World
Since long ago, music has been used to communicate and reflect the nature and culture of
the society. Therefore, studying music that was released at different times in history can help
learners understand what was happening at the time and how the singer or author of the song
may have impacted humanity at the time. Popular music is known for its entertaining nature, and
in some cases, it may be taken for entertaining alone. However, pop music can spread hope and
love too. Among the most notable songs that spread love is “Heal the World” by pop music
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