Oprah's Influence on Reading and Literature

Oprah's Influence on Reading and Literature

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Sophia Harris

English, Education, Life Skills

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

The transcript discusses Oprah's role in inspiring people to read by recommending books she loves, rather than dictating literary taste. Her influence is compared to JK Rowling's impact on children's reading habits through the Harry Potter series. The speaker emphasizes the importance of reading as a unique and valuable experience, distinct from other forms of media.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is Oprah's main contribution to literature according to the speaker?

Writing bestselling novels

Inspiring people to read

Critiquing books on TV

Determining literary taste

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What does the speaker suggest about Oprah's role in American literary taste?

She dictates it

She inspires it

She ignores it

She criticizes it

3.

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How does Oprah influence her audience's reading habits?

By mandating book choices

By hosting book fairs

By sharing her love for books

By offering free books

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why does the speaker believe Oprah's recommendations are effective?

Because she is a literary critic

Because her audience trusts her

Because she offers discounts

Because she writes the books

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the speaker's view on people who encourage reading?

They should be celebrated

They are outdated

They should be criticized

They are irrelevant

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest parents should do for JK Rowling?

Criticize her work

Send her a thank you check

Ignore her books

Buy her books in bulk

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did JK Rowling have on children's reading habits?

She made reading popular among kids

She had no impact

She discouraged reading

She only influenced adults

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Harry Potter change children's reading habits?

It encouraged them to read longer books

It had no effect

It made them dislike reading

It only influenced adults

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is unique about the experience of reading compared to other media?

It is more interactive

It is a passive activity

It allows creating a movie in your mind

It is less engaging

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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According to the speaker, how does reading compare to watching TV?

It is the same

It is less engaging

It is a different experience

It is more passive

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