TED: The politics of fiction | Elif Shafak

What geometrical shape does the speaker use to illustrate her personal story?

• Square

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Circle

What lesson did the speaker learn from her grandmother about destroying something?

• Surround it with thick walls

• Ignore it completely

• Surround it with love

• Expose it to sunlight

How did the speaker's early writing experiences begin?

• Writing about historical events

• Writing about imaginary friends

• Writing about other people and fictional events

• Writing about her daily life

What stereotype did the speaker encounter about Turks during her school days?

• They are all musicians

• They are all heavy smokers

• They are all artists

• They are all athletes

What does the speaker say about writing in multiple languages?

• It is unnecessary for storytelling

• It allows her to recreate herself

• It is confusing and difficult

• It limits her creativity

What does the speaker believe about the role of fiction in society?

• It should only entertain

• It should connect people across boundaries

• It should focus on daily politics

• It should remain within cultural norms

What challenge does the speaker mention about identity politics in storytelling?

• It encourages creativity

• It limits the freedom of imagination

• It promotes cultural understanding

• It simplifies storytelling

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe her fiction?

• A spinning top

• A static tree

• A flowing river

• A drawing compass

What does the speaker suggest about the phrase 'write what you know'?

• It limits imaginative literature

• It is the best advice for writers

• It is essential for storytelling

• It encourages creativity

What is the speaker's view on the purpose of stories?

• To connect all humanity

• To remain within cultural boundaries

• To entertain and amuse

• To reflect personal identity