The Danger of a Single Story

Question 1

The writer appeals to a western audience

Answer 1

“Line 9” Listing makes the writer appear to be monotonous and inspiring due to western influence.
Repetition of ‘Now’. Complimentary tone to engage audiences from different backgrounds.

Question 2

The writer embodies her own personal experiences to support her ideas

Answer 2

‘few personal stories’. Anecdotes normally carry a more lighthearted tone, but is juxtaposed by the title.
‘China Achebe’ & ‘Camara Laye’ Ethos - credibility due to audience recognition of African authors.

Question 3

The writer presents stereotyping as dangerous

Answer 3

‘well-meaning’ emotive adjective conveys her roommate has a narrow minded view due to lack of understanding.
‘no possibility’ anaphora emphasises the title due to lack of connection between the writer and her roommate.

Question 4

The writer shows that stories can be empowering

Answer 4

line ‘60’ draws parallels between herself and her roommate, creating an empathetic tone as roommate sees Adichie as Adichie sees Fide’s family.
collective pronoun ‘we’ brings everyone back together - sense of union and companionship