Kanye West admits to suicidal thoughts LOS ANGELES — Kanye West says he thought about killing himself, but now feels a responsibility to make a meaningful contribution to pop culture and art. The 33-year-old rapper didn’t say when he had considered suicide. He told an audience at a screening in Los Angeles for his new film, “Runaway,” that although there have been times when he “contemplated suicide,” he “will not give up on life again.” West says there are so many people who will never get the chance to have their voices heard as loudly as his, that he will “do it for them.” He is credited as director of the abstract 35-minute film, which features portions of nine new Kanye West songs, boldly colorful visuals and off kilter camera angles.
- What does contemplate mean?
- Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among teenagers 15-24. Why do you think teens attempt suicide?
- Do you think this is a problem among your peers? Explain.
- Are you surprised to hear of this celebrity’s admission? Why or why not?
4th and 6th: Bell Ringer: Refer to your information on figures of speech & sound devices:
Write the following for bellringer:
1. Two examples of metaphor:
2. Two examples of simile:
3. Two examples of repetition:
4. Two examples of allusion:
5. Two examples of alliteration:
Watch Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream Speech, and give examples of each of the above.
Class work: 4th Discuss speeches due Oct. 22; complete p 275 1-4 in speech book; 6th- watch more of Listen to Me
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