Marriage is a Private Affair

What kind of rhetorical appeal does Nene employ in her letter to Nnaemeka's father?

• logos

• ethos

• pathos

• fashos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What phrase in the text suggests that the Nene's letter was effective?

• in spite of himself he began to glance through it perfunctorily

• until all of a sudden the expression on his face changed...

• One day he received a letter from Nene

• No phrase supports this answer

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

4. What theme is suggested by Nnaemeka and Nene's love?

• • The devastating force of tradition

• The power of love is life-changing, if slow-acting

• That new ways often overlook old truths

• The importance of personal sacrifice for the greater good

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

With which values is Nnaemeka's father associated?

• Traditional conservative ways

• Open and accepting love

• Practical, business-minded thinking

• Superstition and magical thinking

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What kind of rhetorical appeal is this, where the Ibo men quote the Bible to condemn Nnaemeka's disobedience?

“What did Our Lord say?” asked another gentleman. “Sons shall rise against their Fathers; it is there in the Holy Book."

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Uhohs

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5