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1)What is the main idea or underlying value in The main idea communicated within the text
consists of: how composers exploit our
the text?
emotions, why we become emotionally
attached to music, and why people in general
have fallen in love with music.
2)What is the authors purpose or
perspective?

The authors purpose is to display theories

and scientific reasoning behind why music
deeply affects people. He also wishes to
display effects of it in general/.

3)What does (a particular phrase) mean?

The power of music to evoke emotions is

harnessed by advertising executives,
filmmakers, military commanders, and
mothers.(9)
This summarizing quote shows an overall
theme in the book. It proves that music in
general affects so many different people in
various circumstances.

4)What might be a good title for this portion of

the text?

A good title for this piece of the test listed

above would be Why Music. This simple title
would show and relate to all the various
people and circumstances where music
touches at. Simple and powerful.

5)What is the most important

word/sentence/paragraph?

As a tool for arousing feelings and emotions,

music is better than language.(267) This
ambiguous conclusive sentence basically
sums up the argument. Music is so powerful
and consists of so many aspects that it is
more complex and profound than even basic
language.

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6)Is there something in the text that is unclear

When the author speaks about music

to you?

phrases, typically utilized in around page 130140, he discusses how the individual chords
affect us yet leaves out lyrics during this. This
aspect confused me greatly because his
argument seemed a bit unclear and swayed a
bit from original ideas.

7)Has anything in the text changed your way

of thinking?

Overall, the entire book revolutionized my

thought process when thinking of music.
Music has a near physical impact on our
brains. It is utilized in all aspects of life due to
ten great value that music has. It is something
that needs to be appreciated more.

8)How do the ideas in the text relate to

seniors who are about to graduate?

It shows, especially towards the end during

pages 267+268. that music is the most
powerful drug. It motivates and inspires us.
Something that alcohol and drugs can not.

9)What do they mean to you personally?

They mean that when relying off of music for

emotional+mental health is actually a good
and beneficial thing to do, and it assists with
coping.

10)Why is this material important?

The material is important because it can

encourage individuals to utilize music in order
to create a richer lifestyle.