This engaging, ready-to-use worksheet guides students through a close analysis of “DUCKWORTH.” by Kendrick Lamar, one of the most narrative-driven tracks in modern hip-hop. Students analyze literary devices such as repetition, metaphor, personification, tone, and allusion while also examining plot structure (rising action, climax, resolution) and characterization. The questions are scaffolded to support deeper thinking, helping students move beyond basic comprehension into meaningful analysis o