Unit Test 1 (Narrative Unit--Born a Crime) '24

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What is an allusion?

Back

A literary device where the author references something.

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What does it mean that Trevor was 'born a crime'?

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Trevor's parents were of different races, which was illegal under apartheid.

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Why did Abel stop fixing Patricia's car?

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So she would be dependent on him for rides places so he could control her.

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Why did Trevor's grades start slipping in school?

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He had to work in Abel's garage & couldn't do homework.

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What type of character is Patricia according to the quote: 'She Who Gives Back'?

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Patricia is a static character.

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Define 'static character'.

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A character that does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

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Define 'dynamic character'.

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A character that undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is the significance of apartheid in 'Born a Crime'?

Back

It highlights the racial divisions and legal restrictions in South Africa during Trevor's childhood.

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What role does humor play in 'Born a Crime'?

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Humor is used as a coping mechanism and a way to address serious issues.

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What is the main theme of 'Born a Crime'?

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The complexities of identity and the impact of apartheid on personal lives.