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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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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