Malala's Speech to the UN

According to Malala _________ is your most powerful weapon.

• Poverty

• Education

• Rights

• Ignorance

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which two paragraphs from the speech help explain Malala’s personal beliefs?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 9

• Paragraph 11

• Paragraph 15

• Paragraph 26

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Malala hope the UN and various governments will do? Use details from the speech to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the most likely reason Malala stresses the need for educating the children of the Taliban?

• She believes the children will learn that violence is wrong.

• She knows the children will have problems learning to write.

• She wants the children to become doctors and lawyers.

• She hopes the children will convince others to educate the Taliban.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Malala Yousafzai use pathos in her speech to persuade her audience at the United Nations?

• By presenting statistical data on education

• By recounting her personal experiences and struggles

• By using technical language to discuss educational policies

• By citing famous philosophers on the topic of education

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Malala structure her argument to enhance its persuasiveness in her speech at the United Nations?

• By presenting a problem, discussing its impacts, and then offering a solution

• By systematically debunking opposing arguments with counterpoints

• By using a circular argument to reinforce her main points

• By focusing solely on personal anecdotes without broader data

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the impact of Malala's choice to speak directly about her attackers in her speech?

• It shows her forgiveness and focuses on broader issues rather than personal revenge.

• It diverts the attention from her message about education to her personal grievances.

• It undermines her credibility as a peace advocate.

• It provides legal evidence for prosecuting her attackers.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What effect does Malala aim to achieve by using the phrase "We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced"?

• To encourage passive acceptance

• To motivate action and speaking out

• To express gratitude to her supporters

• To provide a factual statement about human psychology

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which statement about education does the speech best support?

• Children are forced into child labor at an early age.

• Books are necessary for people to learn to read.

• Members of terrorist groups should be denied an education.

• Education will empower people to overcome problems.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Malala support the claim that extremists act out of fear? Use details from the speech to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3