SpringBoard: Flashcard 3

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What does the headmistress’s renaming of the girls symbolize in 'By Any Other Name'?

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The cultural dominance of the British over Indians.

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Why were Santha and her sister sent to the Anglo-Indian day school?

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Their mother could no longer teach them due to illness.

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How does the author use sensory imagery to contrast life at home with life at school in 'By Any Other Name'?

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By emphasizing the oppressive heat and bland decor of the school versus the comfort and richness of home.

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What is the significance of Premila’s statement that Indians were made to sit apart 'because Indians cheat'?

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It represents a moment of realization about racial stereotypes and systemic discrimination.

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How does the narrator address the stereotypes associated with her heritage in 'Ethnic Hash'?

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She satirizes them to critique societal expectations.

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Define cultural dominance.

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Cultural dominance refers to the control or influence of one culture over others, often leading to the suppression of minority cultures.

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What is sensory imagery?

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Sensory imagery involves descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to visualize and experience the text.

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Explain the concept of racial stereotypes.

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Racial stereotypes are oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a particular race, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

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What is the role of education in cultural assimilation?

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Education can serve as a means of cultural assimilation by promoting the dominant culture's values and norms while marginalizing others.

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What does satire mean in literature?

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Satire is a literary technique that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock societal norms and behaviors.