Question

part 1 directions: closely reread the text the dangers of a single story by chimamanda ngozi adichie. answer the following questions by circling the correct answer choice. 1. what is the central idea of the text? a) exposure to a single story can lead to oversimplified understandings of people and places. b) literature shapes childrens views more than adults. c) reading one story limits cultural experience. d) popular stories reflect what people identify with most. 2. what does adichie suggest about the availability of african literature compared to western literature? a) african literature is more popular globally. b) african literature is easier to understand. c) african literature is more diverse than western literature. d) african literature is less accessible and less represented. 3. what is the authors purpose in this ted talk? a) adichie wants to show people how she has managed to avoid being influenced by a single story, so that they can do the same. b) adichie wants to warn people who primarily consume stories of western culture that they have likely been influenced by a single story. c) adichie wants to show how important it is to acknowledge more than a single story in order to fully understand unfamiliar people and places, and to recognize the dangers of only hearing a single story. d) adichie wants to prove how limited the united states understanding of other cultures is, as most of her experiences with single stories have been in the us. 4. how does adichies experience with her college roommate support the central idea? a) it shows how americans are curious about africa. b) it illustrates how stereotypes are formed through limited narratives. c) it proves that africans are misunderstood globally. d) it demonstrates cultural exchange between students. 5. what rhetorical strategy does adichie use to develop her argument? a) statistical data b) historical references c) expert testimony d) personal anecdotes

Explanation:

1. The text emphasizes how a single - story view can lead to oversimplified understandings, which is the central idea.
2. Adichie often discusses the under - representation and inaccessibility of African literature compared to Western literature.
3. The main purpose of her talk is to highlight the importance of multiple stories to fully understand others and recognize the danger of single stories.
4. Her college roommate experience shows how limited narratives can form stereotypes.
5. Adichie uses personal anecdotes throughout her TED Talk to develop her argument.

Answer:

1. A. Exposure to a single story can lead to oversimplified understandings of people and places.
2. D. African literature is less accessible and less represented.
3. C. Adichie wants to show how important it is to acknowledge more than a single story in order to fully understand unfamiliar people and places, and to recognize the dangers of only hearing a single story.
4. B. It illustrates how stereotypes are formed through limited narratives.
5. D. Personal anecdotes