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Review for Malala's Speech Exam

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 9hrs 22mins

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1.

What is the definition of the word Beneficent?

a)

Good, generous

b)

Evil, malicious

c)

Crude, rude

d)

Beneficial, cooperative

2.

Which of the following quotes from Malala's speech provides a context clue for the vocabulary word BENEFICENT?

a)

"Respected elders and my dear brothers and sisters..." (5).

b)

"In the name of GOD...The Most Merciful" (1).

c)

"Being here with such honorable people is a great moment in my life" (6).

d)

"Today, it is an honor for me to be speaking again after a long time" (6).

3.

What does the term ENVOY mean?

a)

Messenger

b)

Representative

c)

Ambassador

d)

All of the above

4.

Which of the following quotes from Malala's speech provide a context clue for the term ENVOY?

a)

"I am not against anyone" (15).

b)

"Thousands of people have been killed by the terrorists, and millions have been injured" (9).

c)

"the work of the UN...I thank them both for the leadership they continue to give" (8).

d)

"This is the passion that I have learned from Muhammad - " (16).

5.

What is the meaning of the vocabulary word INITIATIVE?

a)

the first to take action before others

b)

The last step in a plan for progress.

c)

A plan for progress presented at an assembly.

d)

The work of a government official.

6.

Which quote from Malala's speech provides a context clue for the term INITIATIVE?

a)

"Today is the day of every woman, every boy, and every girl who have raised their voice for their rights" (9).

b)

"And I thank them both for the leadership they continue to give" (8).

c)

"I fully support Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary-General, in his Global Education First..." (8).

d)

"They continue to inspire all of us to action" (8).

7.

When Malala repeats the line, "Dear sisters and brothers..." what can the audience infer?

a)

She is religious.

b)

She is talking to her siblings.

c)

She is speaking directly to her family.

d)

She is addressing a specific group of people.

8.

The First S in SOAPS/TONE stands for what?

a)

Speaker

b)

Speech

c)

Strategies

d)

Subject

9.

The second S in SOAPS/TONE stands for what?

a)

Speaker/strategies

b)

Speech/strategic

c)

Subject/sustain

d)

Speaker/subject

10.

What does the O in SOAPS/TONE stand for?

(a)  

11.

What does the A in SOAPS/TONE stand for?

(a)  

12.

What does the P in SOAPS/TONE stand for?

(a)  

13.

How do you determine the TONE of the speaker by only reading the speech?

a)

Connotation of the word choice

b)

Denotation of the word choice

c)

Parallelism and grammatical structure

14.

Which option falls under subject(s) for SOAPS/TONE in Malala's speech?

a)

Malala encourages people to come together and raise their voices for rights.

b)

- Unity

- Power

- Freedom

- Education

- Rights

c)

- Malala Yousafzai

- Ethos

- Pathos

- Logos

d)

Malala is advocating for educational rights for women and children.

15.

Which option falls under Audience for Malala's speech?

a)

- brothers and sisters of Malala

b)

- People living in Pakistan alone

c)

- United Nations specifically

d)

- Everyone in the entire world

16.

Which option falls under Occassion for Malala's speech?

a)

July 2013

b)

Malala Day

c)

United Nations Headquarters

d)

During WWII

17.

Which option falls under Purpose for Malala's speech?

a)

Advocating for educational rights for women and children around the world.

b)

Fighting against the Taliban and everything they stand for.

c)

Advocating for the prosecution of the Talib who shot Malala in the head.

d)

Fighting against child laborers who are taking advantage of children in India.

18.

Which option best describes Malala's tone of voice throughout her speech?

a)

Determined, aggressive

b)

Angry, hurt

c)

Compassionate, passionate

d)

Frightened, protective

19.

Malala begins her speech by thanking...

a)

God

b)

those who prayed for her recovery

c)

her doctors and nurses

d)

all of the above

20.

Malala says that she is only one of the millions of people who...

a)

have been injured by terrorists

b)

speak at the United Nations

c)

have been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize

d)

all of the above

21.

Malala says that she is against

a)

education

b)

the Taliban

c)

the Talib who shot her

d)

no one

22.

Malala was shot...

a)

in the chest

b)

in the face

c)

in the forehead

d)

in the stomach

23.

Which religious figures does Malala mention in her speech?

a)

Jesus Christ

b)

Muhammad

c)

Lord Buddha

d)

all of the above

24.

Which wise saying is included in Malala's speech?

a)

Don't put the horse before the cart.

b)

The pen is mightier than the sword.

c)

Health is better than wealth.

d)

Proverbs are the daughters of experience.

25.

To show that she has no ill will for the Talib who tried to kill her, Malala says that she wants...

a)

education for the sons and daughters of extremists

b)

for the crimes of terrorism to be forgotten

c)

to someday meet the terrorists who tried to kill her

d)

all of the above

26.

According to Malala, who should fight the hardest for women's rights?

a)

men

b)

women

c)

government leaders

d)

extremists

27.

According to Malala, what is necessary for education?

a)

money

b)

peace

c)

freedom

d)

terror

28.

According to Malala, why did the extremists kill innocent women?

a)

they were upset the women wouldn't marry them

b)

they are waging a war against freedom

c)

they are afraid of change and equality

d)

they only want men in the world

29.

What is an extremist or extremist group?

a)

People who take things too far. Their actions tend to have dangerous consequences. (An example being terrorists)

b)

People who fight for what they believe in using extremely good methods. They are often praised for their work.

c)

People who are close minded and refuse to accept other people's opinions or beliefs. They remain closed off and keep to themselves.

30.

What do all three vocabulary words have in common: beneficent, envoy, and initiative?

(a)  

31.

Which terms is defined as "a brief story that illustrates a point"?

a)

Anecdote

b)

Tall Tale

c)

Proverb

d)

Example

32.

Which term is defined as "a pithy, clever saying that offers wisdom about life or communicates a belief or value"?

a)

Anecdote

b)

Tall Tale

c)

Proverb

d)

Example

33.

Which term is defined as "a specific instance of a general issue or idea"?

a)

Anecdote

b)

Tall Tale

c)

Proverb

d)

Example

34.

Anecdotes, proverbs, and examples are all types of evidence and supporting content Malala incorporates in her speech. Which rhetorical appeal does this evidence apply to?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

35.

Which of the following quotes from Malala's speech is considered an ANECDOTE?

a)

"Let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons."

b)

"In India, innocent and poor children are victims of child labor."

c)

"Dear friends, on the ninth of October 2012, the Taliban shot me on the left side of my forehead."

d)

"I am here to speak up for the right of education of every child."

36.

Which of the following quotes from Malala's speech is considered an PROVERB?

a)

"Let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons."

b)

"In India, innocent and poor children are victims of child labor."

c)

"Dear friends, on the ninth of October 2012, the Taliban shot me on the left side of my forehead."

d)

"I am here to speak up for the right of education of every child."

37.

Which of the following quotes from Malala's speech is considered an EXAMPLE?

a)

"Let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons."

b)

"Those who have fought for their rights. Their right to live in peace. Their right to be treated with dignity."

c)

"Dear friends, on the ninth of October 2012, the Taliban shot me on the left side of my forehead."

d)

"I am here to speak up for the right of education of every child."

38.

Which of the following is NOT a type of rhetorical appeal?

a)

Thetas

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

d)

Logos

39.

How would you define the term LOGOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

a)

invokes an emotional response

b)

establishes author’s credibility

or character

c)

uses logical reasoning and facts

40.

How would you define the term ETHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

a)

invokes an emotional response

b)

establishes author’s trustworthiness or expert status

c)

uses logical reasoning and facts

41.

How would you define the term PATHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

a)

relies on an emotional response

b)

establishes author’s trustworthiness or expertise

c)

uses logical reasoning and facts

42.

Facts, research, surveys, statistics, charts or diagrams, definitions, and examples would support which rhetorical appeal?

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

43.

Trustworthiness, including author’s background and qualifications, authority, and reputation all support which rhetorical appeal?

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

44.

"By donating only fifty cents a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water." ...Which type of appeal is being used here?

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

45.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut." ... Which type of appeal is being used here?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

46.

"You know her - she's taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers." ... Which type of appeal is being used here?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

47.
What is the definition of pathos?
a)
Appeal to the credibility/trustworthiness of the speaker
b)
Something an author uses to make the subject interesting to the reader and to grab the reader’s attention
c)
Appeal to logic
d)
Appeal to the emotions of the audience
48.
What is the definition of logos?
a)
Appeal to the credibility/trustworthiness of the speaker
b)
Something an author uses to make the subject interesting to the reader and to grab the reader’s attention
c)
Appeal to Appeal to the emotions of the audience
d)
Appeal to logic
49.
Which appeal relates to the audience's sense of right and wrong?
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
d)
rhetoric
50.
"They’ve worked against everything we’ve worked so hard to build, and they don’t care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they’re the enemy, and they won’t stop until we’re all destroyed."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos