WorksheetsReview for Malala's Speech Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 9hrs 22mins
What is the definition of the word Beneficent?
Good, generous
Evil, malicious
Crude, rude
Beneficial, cooperative
Which of the following quotes from Malala's speech provides a context clue for the vocabulary word BENEFICENT?
"Respected elders and my dear brothers and sisters..." (5).
"In the name of GOD...The Most Merciful" (1).
"Being here with such honorable people is a great moment in my life" (6).
"Today, it is an honor for me to be speaking again after a long time" (6).
What does the term ENVOY mean?
Messenger
Representative
Ambassador
All of the above
Which of the following quotes from Malala's speech provide a context clue for the term ENVOY?
"I am not against anyone" (15).
"Thousands of people have been killed by the terrorists, and millions have been injured" (9).
"the work of the UN...I thank them both for the leadership they continue to give" (8).
"This is the passion that I have learned from Muhammad - " (16).
What is the meaning of the vocabulary word INITIATIVE?
the first to take action before others
The last step in a plan for progress.
A plan for progress presented at an assembly.
The work of a government official.
Which quote from Malala's speech provides a context clue for the term INITIATIVE?
"Today is the day of every woman, every boy, and every girl who have raised their voice for their rights" (9).
"And I thank them both for the leadership they continue to give" (8).
"I fully support Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary-General, in his Global Education First..." (8).
"They continue to inspire all of us to action" (8).
When Malala repeats the line, "Dear sisters and brothers..." what can the audience infer?
She is religious.
She is talking to her siblings.
She is speaking directly to her family.
She is addressing a specific group of people.
The First S in SOAPS/TONE stands for what?
Speaker
Speech
Strategies
Subject
The second S in SOAPS/TONE stands for what?
Speaker/strategies
Speech/strategic
Subject/sustain
Speaker/subject
What does the O in SOAPS/TONE stand for?
(a)
What does the A in SOAPS/TONE stand for?
(a)
What does the P in SOAPS/TONE stand for?
(a)
How do you determine the TONE of the speaker by only reading the speech?
Connotation of the word choice
Denotation of the word choice
Parallelism and grammatical structure
Which option falls under subject(s) for SOAPS/TONE in Malala's speech?
Malala encourages people to come together and raise their voices for rights.
- Unity
- Power
- Freedom
- Education
- Rights
- Malala Yousafzai
- Ethos
- Pathos
- Logos
Malala is advocating for educational rights for women and children.
Which option falls under Audience for Malala's speech?
- brothers and sisters of Malala
- People living in Pakistan alone
- United Nations specifically
- Everyone in the entire world
Which option falls under Occassion for Malala's speech?
July 2013
Malala Day
United Nations Headquarters
During WWII
Which option falls under Purpose for Malala's speech?
Advocating for educational rights for women and children around the world.
Fighting against the Taliban and everything they stand for.
Advocating for the prosecution of the Talib who shot Malala in the head.
Fighting against child laborers who are taking advantage of children in India.
Which option best describes Malala's tone of voice throughout her speech?
Determined, aggressive
Angry, hurt
Compassionate, passionate
Frightened, protective
Malala begins her speech by thanking...
God
those who prayed for her recovery
her doctors and nurses
all of the above
Malala says that she is only one of the millions of people who...
have been injured by terrorists
speak at the United Nations
have been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
all of the above
Malala says that she is against
education
the Taliban
the Talib who shot her
no one
Malala was shot...
in the chest
in the face
in the forehead
in the stomach
Which religious figures does Malala mention in her speech?
Jesus Christ
Muhammad
Lord Buddha
all of the above
Which wise saying is included in Malala's speech?
Don't put the horse before the cart.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
Health is better than wealth.
Proverbs are the daughters of experience.
To show that she has no ill will for the Talib who tried to kill her, Malala says that she wants...
education for the sons and daughters of extremists
for the crimes of terrorism to be forgotten
to someday meet the terrorists who tried to kill her
all of the above
According to Malala, who should fight the hardest for women's rights?
men
women
government leaders
extremists
According to Malala, what is necessary for education?
money
peace
freedom
terror
According to Malala, why did the extremists kill innocent women?
they were upset the women wouldn't marry them
they are waging a war against freedom
they are afraid of change and equality
they only want men in the world
What is an extremist or extremist group?
People who take things too far. Their actions tend to have dangerous consequences. (An example being terrorists)
People who fight for what they believe in using extremely good methods. They are often praised for their work.
People who are close minded and refuse to accept other people's opinions or beliefs. They remain closed off and keep to themselves.
What do all three vocabulary words have in common: beneficent, envoy, and initiative?
(a)
Which terms is defined as "a brief story that illustrates a point"?
Anecdote
Tall Tale
Proverb
Example
Which term is defined as "a pithy, clever saying that offers wisdom about life or communicates a belief or value"?
Anecdote
Tall Tale
Proverb
Example
Which term is defined as "a specific instance of a general issue or idea"?
Anecdote
Tall Tale
Proverb
Example
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?
Ethos
Pathos
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Which of the following quotes from Malala's speech is considered an ANECDOTE?
"Let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons."
"In India, innocent and poor children are victims of child labor."
"Dear friends, on the ninth of October 2012, the Taliban shot me on the left side of my forehead."
"I am here to speak up for the right of education of every child."
Which of the following quotes from Malala's speech is considered an PROVERB?
"Let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons."
"In India, innocent and poor children are victims of child labor."
"Dear friends, on the ninth of October 2012, the Taliban shot me on the left side of my forehead."
"I am here to speak up for the right of education of every child."
Which of the following quotes from Malala's speech is considered an EXAMPLE?
"Let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons."
"Those who have fought for their rights. Their right to live in peace. Their right to be treated with dignity."
"Dear friends, on the ninth of October 2012, the Taliban shot me on the left side of my forehead."
"I am here to speak up for the right of education of every child."
Which of the following is NOT a type of rhetorical appeal?
Thetas
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
How would you define the term LOGOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?
invokes an emotional response
establishes author’s credibility
or character
uses logical reasoning and facts
How would you define the term ETHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?
invokes an emotional response
establishes author’s trustworthiness or expert status
uses logical reasoning and facts
How would you define the term PATHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?
relies on an emotional response
establishes author’s trustworthiness or expertise
uses logical reasoning and facts
Facts, research, surveys, statistics, charts or diagrams, definitions, and examples would support which rhetorical appeal?
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
Trustworthiness, including author’s background and qualifications, authority, and reputation all support which rhetorical appeal?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
"By donating only fifty cents a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water." ...Which type of appeal is being used here?
ethos
pathos
logos
"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?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
"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?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
