1920s and 1930s song compare questions PDF

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“The Automobile Song” 1. What is the mood of the song?

The mood of the song is optimistic and hopeful

2. How does this song reflect what was going on in America in the 1920s? Give specific examples.

This song reflects the way people in the 20s were so excited about having a car, especially young men who were looking to find wives.

“Cheer Up! Smile! Nertz!” 1. How does the artist communicate the emotions or concerns of the people living in the U.S. during the Great Depression?

The artist communicates how everyone is expected to remain optimistic even while they are suffering greatly with no food, clothes, or shelter.

2. What words/phrases/images, specific to the depression, did the artist use?

"wall street is sunk", "though you have no shirts", "Our banks disappear"

3. What is the government telling the American people?

The government was telling everyone prosperity was just around the corner and for everyone to cheer up even admits all this hardship.

4. What does “nertz” mean?

Nertz is a slang term for nonsense....