This resource is a structured literary analysis handout based on Kendrick Lamar’s song “GOD.” It guides students through close reading of key lyrics while focusing on literary devices such as metaphor, simile, imagery, contrast, and repetition. Each question asks students to analyze how Kendrick’s authorial choices shape meaning and connect to major themes like success, spirituality, identity, and resilience. The questions are text-based and require students to support their thinking with specif