Malala's Nobel Speech

What is the primary claim Malala makes about education throughout her speech?

• Education should be limited to certain groups

• Education is a privilege for wealthy nations

• Education is a fundamental right for all children

• Education is only important in developing countries

Which rhetorical appeal does Malala primarily use in paragraph 19 when referencing the Holy Quran?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does Malala counter the potential counterclaim that girls don't need education?

• By providing statistics about female education

• By questioning why they shouldn't have this right

• By comparing girls to boys

• By citing religious texts

Which statement best represents Malala's counterclaim to world leaders' inaction?

• Leaders don't understand education's importance

• Leaders already know education's value but fail to act for all children

• Leaders need more evidence about education's benefits

• Leaders should focus on other priorities first

How does Malala establish her credibility (ethos) in the speech?

• By citing multiple academic sources

• By sharing her personal experience as a survivor

• By using complex mathematical formulas

• By criticizing all world leaders

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which claim does Malala make about basic education in developing countries?

• It's sufficient for most students

• It's better than no education

• It's unfairly limited compared to developed nations

• It's improving rapidly

How does Malala address the potential counterclaim that she's too young to be taken seriously?

• By directly arguing against age discrimination

• By demonstrating wisdom and maturity in her arguments

• By listing her academic achievements

• By comparing herself to other Nobel laureates

"It is for those forgotten children who want an education. It is for those frightened children who want peace. It is for those voiceless children who want change."

This is an example of parallel structure.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the effect of the parallel structure used in the following excerpt:

"It is for those forgotten children who want an education. It is for those frightened children who want peace. It is for those voiceless children who want change."

• to remind readers there are children in the world

• emphasizes Malala's selfishness

• emphasizes the award is for all children and that Malala is standing up for all children.

• emphasizes that Malala deserves the award

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3