IBDP English B Q1 Language & Identity

What was apartheid in South Africa?

• Apartheid was a political party in South Africa.
• Apartheid was a form of government in South Africa.
• Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination.
• Apartheid was a religious movement in South Africa.

What is a cloak?

• A cloak is a type of food.
• A cloak is a type of shoe.
• A cloak is a loose outer garment.
• A cloak is a type of hat.

What does it mean “to know who one is”?

• Being aware of one's physical appearance and characteristics.
• Knowing one's favorite color, food, and hobbies.
• Having a clear understanding of one's identity, values, beliefs, and purpose in life.
• Understanding one's family background and heritage.

What is a racial divide?

• The blending of different racial or ethnic groups into one homogeneous group.
• The equal representation of all races and ethnicities in society.
• The coming together of people from different races or ethnicities.
• The separation or division of people based on their race or ethnicity.

What does this mean, “America and England are separated by a common language”?

• Different dialects spoken in each country
• Differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and usage
• Cultural differences between America and England
• Geographical distance between America and England

What does “a lesser degree” mean?

• Equal level or amount
• Higher level or amount
• Lower level or amount
• Greater level or amount

What does “it seems to me” mean?

• An expression used to indicate personal opinion or perception.
• A phrase used to express uncertainty or doubt.
• A statement indicating objective truth.
• A way to convey sarcasm or irony.

What do you think “echoes from our childhood” means?

• Repetitive thoughts that we have as adults.
• Whispers from our ancestors.
• Memories or reminders of experiences from our early years.
• Sounds that we hear in our dreams.

What about “childhood connotations”?

• Memories from early years
• Imagery related to growing up
• Symbolism of innocence
• Associations or meanings commonly associated with childhood

Who was “Freud”?

• A person who tells the truth

• The person who eats while thinking of others

• The father of modern psychology

• A person with a mental condition