Edexcel IGCSE Non-Fiction Quiz

What does Adichie mean by "the danger of a single story"?

• Stories that contain only one character

• The risk of hearing only one perspective and forming stereotypes

• The importance of reading only one type of literature

• The difficulty of writing a story with one plot

How does Adichie use personal anecdotes in her speech?

What is the significance of the "smile" in the text?

• It shows happiness in the village

• It represents the journalist’s connection to the suffering people

• It is a sign of gratitude for the journalist's presence

• It is used to persuade the reader to donate to charity

How does Alagiah create a sense of guilt and discomfort in the reader?

How does the headline affect the reader’s opinion of the explorers?

Which phrase best describes the writer’s tone?

• Sympathetic and understanding

• Humorous and lighthearted

• Critical and mocking

• Neutral and objective

What technique does Ralston use to show the severity of his situation?

• Imagery

• Flashback

• Metaphor

• All of the above

How does Ralston build tension in the passage?

What does Zephaniah say about being dyslexic?

• It is a weakness that held him back

• It is a challenge that gave him resilience

• It prevented him from succeeding in life

• He was never affected by it

How does Zephaniah use a conversational tone to engage the reader?