the danger of a single story

In her talk, Adichie reflects on the impact of narratives and mentions:

"The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that

they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the

only story."

What does Adichie suggest is the consequence of a single story?

A) It leads to a complete understanding of a culture.

B) It creates a narrow perspective that overlooks the complexity of individuals.

C) It encourages diversity in storytelling.

D) It promotes empathy and understanding among different cultures.

B) It creates a narrow perspective that overlooks the

complexity of individuals.

Adichie shares her personal experiences with literature, stating:

"I was also an early reader, and what I read was British and American books. I had

read about the people who were different from me, but I had not read about

people like me."

What does this statement illustrate about her early exposure to stories?

A) It was diverse and inclusive.

B) It was limited and shaped her understanding of identity.

C) It encouraged her to write her own stories.

D) It had no impact on her worldview.

B) It was limited and shaped her understanding of identity.

Adichie discusses the importance of multiple narratives, saying:

"When we reject the single story, when we realize that there is never a single story

about any place, we regain a kind of paradise."

What does she imply about the value of diverse stories?

A) They complicate our understanding of the world.

B) They help us appreciate the richness of human experience.

C) They are less important than the single story.

D) They create confusion and misunderstanding.

B) They help us appreciate the richness of human experience.

Reflecting on her experiences in America, Adichie mentions:

"I was not aware that I was a 'black woman' until I went to the United States. I

had not been called 'black' before. I had been called 'Igbo' or 'Nigerian.'"

What does this statement reveal about her experience with identity?

A) It highlights the fluidity of identity based on context.

B) It shows that race is the most important aspect of identity.

C) It indicates that she was unaware of her cultural background.

D) It suggests that identity is fixed and unchanging.

A) It highlights the fluidity of identity based on context.

Adichie concludes her talk with a powerful reminder:

"The consequence of a single story is that it robs people of dignity. It makes our

recognition of our equal humanity difficult."

What does she mean by this statement?

A) Single stories enhance our understanding of others.

B) They diminish the complexity and dignity of individuals.

C) They promote a sense of community and belonging.

D) They are essential for storytelling.

B) They diminish the complexity and dignity of individuals.

"I grew up in Nigeria. I had a very happy childhood. I had a great family, and I had

a lot of books. I read a lot of British and American books. I was also influenced by

the stories I read, and I began to write my own stories."

What narrative device is primarily used in this passage?

A) Metaphor

B) Anecdote

C) Hyperbole

D) Personification

B) Anecdote

"The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that

they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the

only story."

What literary technique is primarily employed in this statement?

A) Juxtaposition

B) Irony

C) Paradox

D) Allusion

A) Juxtaposition

"The single story is what creates stereotypes. The single story is what robs people

of dignity. The single story is what makes our recognition of our equal humanity

difficult."

What narrative device is primarily used in this passage?

A) Alliteration

B) Anaphora

C) Simile

D) Imagery

B) Anaphora

"I remember the first time I heard the story of the 'poor African.' I was in college in

the United States, and I was shocked to find that the only stories I had heard

about Africa were about poverty, war, and disease."

What literary technique is primarily used in this description?

A) Symbolism

B) Imagery

C) Metaphor

D) Personification

B) Imagery

"I was also struck by how the stories I heard about Africa were often told by

people who had never been there. They were often told by people who had never

met an African."

What narrative device is primarily used in this observation?

A) Irony

B) Hyperbole

C) Allusion

D) Foreshadowing

A) Irony