Question

\the danger of a single story\ benchmark questions (r.2.3, r.3.4)

1. what is the main purpose of this text?

a. to argue that all stories are equally valid and important.
b. to explain how single stories create stereotypes and why it is important to have diverse perspectives.
c. to showcase the authors personal achievements and background.
d. to criticize western literature for its portrayal of african cultures.

1. which statement explains how the authors appeals to the audiences sense of sympathy contribute to the purpose of question 1?

a. adichie shares her own experiences of being stereotyped and misunderstood to highlight the emotional impact of single stories, thereby encouraging the audience to consider multiple perspectives.
b. adichie uses humor and light - hearted anecdotes to make the audience feel comfortable and entertained, diverting attention from serious issues of stereotypes.
c. adichie provides detailed historical accounts and data to intellectually engage the audience, making them more aware of single stories.
d. adichie uses complex language and jargon to create a sense of authority, making the audience more likely to accept her arguments.

1. how does adichies use of antithesis in paragraph 32 help to achieve her purpose?

a. it underscores the negative effects of stories, suggesting that they should be avoided.
b. it minimizes the importance of stories by showing that their effects cancel each other out.
c. it illustrates the similarities between different types of stories, showing that all stories have the same impact.
d. it highlights the contrasting impacts that stories can have, thereby emphasizing the importance of diverse narratives.

1. adichie uses anaphora in the paragraph at the top of page 4. reread that paragraph, then choose the statement that best describes how she used this device in the text.

a. she uses anaphora to emphasize the hypothetical possibilities that could change perceptions and create a more balanced understanding of different stories.
b. she uses anaphora to criticize her mother for not sharing enough information about fides family.
c. she uses anaphora to highlight the achievements of nigerian writers and publishers.
d. she uses anaphora to question the reliability of african television networks in broadcasting diverse stories.

Explanation:

1. The text "The Danger of a Single Story" focuses on how single - story stereotypes are created and the importance of diverse perspectives. Option B aligns with this main theme. Option A is incorrect as it's not about all stories being equally valid (the focus is on single - story issues). Option C is wrong as it's not about personal achievements. Option D is too narrow as it's not just about Western literature and African cultures.
2. Adichie's personal experiences (appealing to sympathy) help in highlighting the emotional impact of single stories and encouraging multiple perspectives. Option A is correct. Option B is wrong as humor is not the main way she appeals to the purpose. Option C is incorrect as it's not about historical accounts/data. Option D is wrong as she doesn't use complex jargon.
3. Antithesis in paragraph 32 highlights the contrasting impacts of stories (e.g., positive and negative), emphasizing the need for diverse narratives. Option D is correct. Option A is wrong as it's not about avoiding stories. Option B is incorrect as it's not about minimizing story importance. Option C is wrong as it's about contrasts, not similarities.
4. Anaphora is used to emphasize hypothetical possibilities (e.g., “What if...” statements) to change perceptions and create a balanced understanding. Option A is correct. Option B is wrong as it's not about criticizing her mother. Option C is incorrect as it's not about Nigerian writers' achievements. Option D is wrong as it's not about African TV networks.

Answer:

1. B. To explain how single stories create stereotypes and why it is important to have diverse perspectives.
2. A. Adichie shares her own experiences of being stereotyped and misunderstood to highlight the emotional impact of single stories, thereby encouraging the audience to consider multiple perspectives.
3. D. It highlights the contrasting impacts that stories can have, thereby emphasizing the importance of diverse narratives.
4. A. She uses anaphora to emphasize the hypothetical possibilities that could change perceptions and create a more balanced understanding of different stories.