Speech at the United Nations by Malala

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.

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.

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

In her speech, Malala uses the phrase "Books and pens are our most powerful weapons." What rhetorical device is this an example of?

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Metaphor

• Personification

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Which sentence best describes Malala’s message in this excerpt?

• Citizens should follow the law.

• People should fight for their rights.

• Children should work hard in school.

• Governments should protect people.

Which word best describes Malala, based on this selection?

• Boastful

• Courageous

• Reckless

• Youthful

Less than one year after her attack, Malala gave a speech at __________ calling for children around the world to be permitted to get an education.

• the White House

• the United Nations

• her hometown

What did Malala mean by, “When someone takes away your pens, you realize quite how important education is”?

What is the main theme of Malala's speech at the United Nations?

• A) The importance of education for all children

• B) The need for political reform

• C) The benefits of technological advancement

• D) The significance of cultural heritage

Which literary device does Malala use when she says, 'One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world'?

• A) Hyperbole

• B) Alliteration

• C) Anaphora

• D) Irony