Themes and Techniques in 'All the Light We Cannot See'

Themes and Techniques in 'All the Light We Cannot See'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video discusses the novel 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr, focusing on its characters, plot, and themes. It highlights the nonlinear storytelling and sensory details that bring the story to life. The video also addresses the issue of book banning, using this novel as a case study. An interview with the author provides insights into the themes of technology, legacy, and the impact of war.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge Marie-Laure faces in her early life?

She is mute.

She is blind.

She is paralyzed.

She is deaf.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do Marie-Laure and her father leave Paris?

To find a better job.

To escape the Nazi occupation.

To go on vacation.

To visit family.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Werner Pfennig's special talent?

Painting

Singing

Cooking

Understanding technology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do Marie-Laure and Werner's paths converge?

London

St. Malo

Berlin

Paris

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What storytelling technique is prominently used in 'All the Light We Cannot See'?

Linear storytelling

Flashbacks only

Nonlinear storytelling

First-person narrative

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was 'All the Light We Cannot See' banned in some schools?

Due to its length

For its complex language

Because of its themes

For being a historical novel

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Anthony Doerr say about the power of technology in the book?

It is irrelevant.

It is outdated.

It is only destructive.

It can both save and destroy.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential danger as WWII memory becomes history?

Increased interest in history

More historical novels

Alteration of narratives

Better understanding of the past