The Danger Of A Single Story Flashcards
AI language features
Metaphor: “Single story”
Effect: Highlights the danger of stereotypes and oversimplified perspectives.
Repetition: “Stories matter. Many stories matter.”
Effect: Emphasizes the power and importance of diverse narratives.
Anecdote: “I was an early reader, and what I read were British and American children’s books.”
Effect: Engages the audience with a personal experience, making the message relatable.
Contrast: “Paradise was my default position.”
Effect: Demonstrates the discrepancy between reality and external perceptions.
Humor: “We ate mangoes, and we never talked about the weather.”
Effect: Adds a light-hearted tone, making the speech more engaging.
AI structure features
Opening anecdote: “I’m a storyteller.”
Effect: Draws readers in with a relatable and personal start.
Shift in perspective: “I too am guilty of this.”
Effect: Shows self-reflection, encouraging the audience to do the same.
Contrast of stories: Between “American roommate” and “Nigerian stories.”
Effect: Illustrates the complexity of identity and misunderstanding.
Climactic ending: “When we reject the single story, we regain a kind of paradise.”
Effect: Leaves the audience with a hopeful and impactful message.
Use of dialogue: “You mean my tribal music?”
Effect: Adds authenticity and illustrates cultural assumptions.
Q5
Start and Finish: Begins with a personal anecdote about childhood reading experiences, showing the impact of single narratives; ends with a hopeful statement about embracing multiple perspectives to regain “paradise.”
Tone, Mood, Atmosphere: Reflective and conversational; mood shifts from cautionary when addressing stereotypes to optimistic when offering solutions.
Writer’s Attitude: Open-minded, critical of oversimplified views, and hopeful for change through education and storytelling.
Message of Text: Stereotypes are incomplete stories that limit understanding; embracing diverse narratives leads to a richer, more accurate worldview.
Presentation of Self: Adichie admits her own biases, presenting herself as introspective and relatable, while advocating for empathy and learning.
Settings Described: Nigeria and America serve as contrasting settings, illustrating how cultural narratives shape perceptions.
