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What is Elton John’s song Indian Sunset about?
It discusses the colonisation of the American continent by the white man
It discusses a plan for peace, love and reconciliation
It discusses the violence in the American ghetto
It discusses the need to end racial hatred
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What is logos in literature?
Includes the use of comparing one thing to another to show a connection
Includes the use of emotive language to make the audience feel the same way
Includes the use of facts and statistics to further a point or idea
Includes the use of repetition
3
Why do the students relate to
The Diary of Anne Frank?
They connect with themes of oppression and survival
They admire historical figures
The book reminds them of life in their neighborhood
They enjoy reading historical fiction
4
Where did Martin Luther King Jr deliver his speech?
On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial
The White House
Independence Hall
The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museu
5
What event in the world inspired John Lennon's song 'Imagine'?
LA riots
Vietnam War
World War 1
World War 2
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When did Martin Luther King Jr present his 'I have a dream speech'?
1962
1963
1964
1966
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What inspires Erin Gruwell to teach her students differently?
A suggestion from her husband
The school principal's guidance
The students’ stories of their struggles and violence
Pressure from the school board
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Why was the Rodney King trial important?
It highlighted issues of police brutality and racism in law enforcement
It led to the immediate reform of policing laws in the United States.
It resulted in the officers being convicted for their actions.
It was shortly after Martin Luther King Jnr's 'I have a dream' speech
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What historical documents does King reference?
The Voting Rights Act and the Patriot Act
The Declaration of Independence and the Patriot Act
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
The First Amendment and the Civil Rights Act
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The LA Riots were sparked by the acquittal of four police officers involved in the beating of Rodney King.
True
False
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A 'text' is a written work
True
False
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What book does Erin Gruwell introduce to help her students connect with literature?
The Catcher in the Rye
The Diary of Anne Frank
To Kill a Mockingbird
Looking for Alibrandi
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What does 'the purpose' of a text mean?
When it was created e.g. its context
How the author has used techniques and devices
Why is was create e.g. to inform, persuade, argue, explain etc
Who created it e.g. who the author is and if they are well known
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The policemen were acquitted in the Rodney King trial
False
True
15
John Lennon's song is about envisioning a world of peace, unity, and love
True
False
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'Ghetto Gospel' is an example of what two language techniques?
Metaphor and alliteration
Juxtaposition and biblical reference
Metaphor and repetition
Simile and rhyme
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A text has 4 components, they are...
the text type, the audience, the purpose, the techniques
the text type, the tone, the purpose, the techniques
the year it was released, the audience, the purpose, the techniques
the text type, the audience, Its popularity, the techniques
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In what year did the LA riots occur?
1991
1993
1994
1992
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What is 'voice' in literature?
It is an author's individual (speaking or writing) style or point of view
It is how we talk
It is the way an author uses language techniques in their speeches
It is the sound of a person speaking or singing
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What activity does Erin introduce to help her students learn about each other’s experiences?
Group projects on famous authors
A "line game" where students step forward if a statement applies to them
A debate on current events
A journaling exercise
