English- danger of a single story

Question 1

What was the main focus of the extract

Answer 1

Inform people how it is dangerous to have a narrow mind and a single story view of people and their cultures.

Question 2

What device is used when the writer talks about many small stories involving people with a narrow mind.

Answer 2

Anecdote

Question 3

What device is used when the writer quotes ‘they opened up new worlds for me’. Also explain why the writer used this.

Answer 3

The metaphor highlights how British and American books have introduced new cultures to her.