Read the excerpt from “The Rhythms of Rap” by Kathiann M. Kowalski. From “The Rhythms of Rap” by Kathiann M. Kowalski

If music gets too predictable, however, it becomes boring. Sophisticated rap music provides an innovative mix that satisfies and sometimes surprises listeners’ expectations. . . . Sampling or the drum track may stress different notes than those that would usually be emphasized in the meter.
What does innovative mean?

unexpected, unusual

boring, expected

stressed, emphasized

predictable, usual

Fine fellow, that lebrun," said arobin when robert had gone. "i never heard you speak of him.""i knew him last summer at grand isle," she replied.  what becomes apparent during this conversation? robert and arobin are both aware they are rivals for edna’s affections. arobin is unaware of robert’s role in edna’s life, but robert is aware of arobin’s role. robert is completely unaware of arobin’s romantic intentions and love for edna. robert has much more confidence in himself than arobin does.

How does loma cervantes celebrate her culture in “freeway 280”? ?

Read the excerpt from “man listening to disc.” to tommy potter for taking the time to join us on this breezy afternoon with his most unwieldy bass and to the esteemed arthur taylor who is somehow managing to navigate this crowd with his cumbersome drums. and i bow deeply to thelonious monk for figuring out a way to motorize—or whatever—his huge piano so he could be with us today. which of the following additional features would best enhance the reader’s understanding of this excerpt? a diagram showing the narrator’s route through the city a visual simulation of the man walking down the street audio samples of music by the specified musicians textbook chapters on the history of jazz musicians