The Dangers of a Single Story

In the talk, what does Adichie mean by a "single story"?

• A narrative told by a single storyteller

• A story with only one character

• A one-dimensional and incomplete portrayal of a group or culture

• A story that lacks diversity

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According to Adichie, how does a single story contribute to misunderstanding and misrepresentation?

• It fosters empathy

• It encourages critical thinking

• It oversimplifies and distorts reality

• It promotes cultural understanding

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How does Adichie use personal anecdotes in her talk?

• To entertain the audience

• To illustrate her points and experiences

• To manipulate emotions

• To criticize other storytellers

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Which of the following best describes the central argument of Adichie's speech?

• All stories are equally valid and should be treated as such.
  

• It is dangerous to rely on a single perspective to understand people and cultures.

• Stories from different cultures should be avoided due to their potential harm.

• The more stories we read, the less likely we are to misunderstand others.

In "The Danger of a Single Story," how does Adichie define the "single story"?

• It is the ability to tell multiple stories from a single cultural perspective.

• It is the limited and often inaccurate view that comes from relying on only one source of information.

• It is the first story that we hear about a particular group of people.

• It is the dominant narrative that is universally accepted as true.

What does Adichie suggest about the power of stories in this excerpt?

• Stories shape our understanding of reality, especially during childhood.

• Stories are important but have no lasting impact.

• Stories are more influential on adults than on children.

• Stories are powerful only when presented repeatedly.

Which rhetorical appeal does Adichie primarily use when recounting her childhood experience of reading only British books?

• Ethos, by establishing her credibility as a well-read individual

• Pathos, by appealing to the emotions of the audience through personal anecdotes

• Logos, by presenting statistical evidence about literacy

Which of the following statements from Adichie's speech contains an example of ethos?

• “I am a storyteller. And I would like to tell you a few personal stories about what I like to call ‘the danger of the single story.’”

• “So, after I had spent some years in the U.S. as an African, I began to understand my roommate's response to me.”

• “She asked where I had learned to speak English so well, and was confused when I said that Nigeria happened to have English as its official language.”
  

• “All of these stories make me who I am. But to insist on only these negative stories is to flatten my experience and to overlook the many other stories that formed me.”

How does Adichie’s use of personal stories support her argument in the speech?

• It provides evidence of her cultural background and knowledge.

• It emphasizes the emotional impact of experiencing the “single story.”

• It shows how her experience is universal to all Africans.
  

• It highlights her belief in the superiority of diverse stories.

Which statement best reflects Adichie’s overall message about storytelling?

• Stories have the power to change perceptions but are often biased.

• Stories are subjective and can never fully capture the truth.

• Telling diverse stories is essential to combating stereotypes and misconceptions.

• Most stories are unreliable and should be viewed with suspicion.