Starter quiz
- Complete this sentence. Social and historical __________ can help us have a better understanding of the texts we are reading.
- 'context' ✓
- In what year did WWII end?
- '1945' ✓
- Equality is...
- the idea that some people should have more than others.
- a concept that encourages fairness and treating everyone the same. ✓
- the belief that only a few should have all the power.
- a type of government ruled by a single person.
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- What is the definition of a dictator?
- A leader elected by the people.
- A system of government with multiple rulers.
- A ruler with absolute and unchecked power. ✓
- A government that practices democracy.
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- When considering a writer's purpose, we want to try and understand why they were compelled to write. What does the verb compel mean?
- to write for fun and leisure
- to feel driven by a strong motivation ✓
- to write without any goal in mind
- to write with hesitation and doubt
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- Social class refers to....
- a gathering of friends and family.
- a group of individuals with similar economic and social positions. ✓
- a community of people sharing common interests.
- a hierarchy of people based on physical appearance.
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