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    Lauryn Hill’s poem “Motives and Thoughts” sheds particular light on the follies of society including overlooking the evil motives of its leaders and even its citizens through the use of poetic devices and figurative language. This 51-line poem touches on the subject of conspiracy and requires the reader to take a look at herself to determine what her motivation is for engaging in types of activity to gain power or desires and to look at the motives and thoughts of the leaders whom she follows. Hill

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    A quintuple threat, Lauryn Hill is a master singer, songwriter, actor, rapper, and producer. The arts and entertainment world knows her name, and knows it well, for many of her great works. She is a woman of many sides, from mother to award winner. Number Ten: Grammy Nominee and Award Winner Lauryn Hill was nominated for 10 Grammy awards in 1999 making her the first woman to boast of so many nominations in one year in Grammy history. She won five Grammys in that year including Best R&B Album, Best

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    GENERAL PURPOSE: To inform SPECIFIC PURPOSE: At the end of my speech, the audience will be able to list four facts about the childhood, education, career, and achievements of entertainer Lauryn Hill. CENTRAL IDEA: Lauryn Hill is an interesting woman and entertaining singer/actress. ***************************************************************************** INTRODUCTION: ATTENTION STATEMENT: Do you know a singer who was the first black female to win five Grammy Awards and is best known for

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    experiences that the knower provides us with a deeper understanding of their music and the relevance of the signifying effect. One such embodiment of this narrative is Lauryn Hill and the groundbreaking work from the “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” In this Grammy winning album, we get a glimpse of the artist’s power and control as Hill through her personal

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    Lauryn Noelle Hill is a 42 years old American singer, record producer, songwriter, rapper, and actress and my favorite artist of all time. She is popular for being a member of the Fugees and for her crucial acclaimed solo album. Her album “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” won several awards and hold numerous sales records. Lauryn Noelle Hill has been dropping knowledge and teaching for many years. The title of the work is "Black Rage", Lauryn Hill shared this painful previously unreleased song "Black

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    102.036 Professor Dubose March 10th 2010 The Observation of Global Deception: A Persuasive Essay on Lauryn Hill’s “Motives and Thoughts” Edward George Bulwer-Lytton once said, “When the world has got hold of a lie, it is astonishing how hard it is to kill it. You can beat it over the head, till it seems to have given up the ghost and behold! The next day it is as healthy as ever” (53). Lauryn Hill, an astounding singer, actress, musician and above all artist, who has produced many brilliant and masterful

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    the daily news, many would agree to the above ideas. Even the song “Doo Wop (That Thing)” by Lauryn Hill suggests that American youth are casually having sex and immaturely doing so. In her song she warns today’s youth to be careful and not get caught up in the game. “Giving it up so easy you ain’t even foolin’ him…Showing off your ass cause you thinking it’s a trend.” The lyrics hit hard, but Lauryn Hill is giving us a glimpse into the lives of a majority of our youth. Although we, or our children

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    Lauryn Hill was born in South Orange, New Jersey and was the child of a teacher and computer consultant. When growing up, Hill was always enamored by the arts and would compete in singing competitions. After the age of 13, she met Pras Michel and Wyclef Jean , and the three formed the band called the Fugees. The band would later go on to sell millions of album copies for the album The Score. However, conflicts between the bandmates eventually led to the dissolution of the band. During a hiatus,

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    My favorite piece of art is the song “Ex Factor” by Lauryn Hill. The song is about being in a relationship that leads to a dead end and just wanting the same amount of love that is put out. I love this song, not only because it’s a good breakup song but because the message is powerful. Lauryn Hill’s song is very relatable, there are a ton of relationships where people know they shouldn’t stay with their partner but couldn’t imagine a world without them. They have worked so hard on trying to perfect

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    Smith1 Nov.14.2017 Eng. 102 Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill was and still is an iconic individual of the African American Hip Hop genre. She is known for her enlightening lyrics and historical puns that resonate with her listeners. During a time where blacks were being served with the injustice of society and being defied the moral code of citizenship, Ms. Hill released a song-like poem that not only told our story but spread the message of frustration

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