The danger of a single story Flashcards
1
Q
What does this immediate statement emphasise-“I’m a storyteller”
A
Builds rapport. First person.
2
Q
What does the contrasting lists in the second and third stanza do?
A
Shows conflict between stories + reality. The story doesn’t capture the reality of experience.
3
Q
What does the phrase “enormous pity” do in the story
A
Emotive lang. Even well intentioned incorrect stories can be harmful.
4
Q
What does the one sentence para do
A
It emphasises how the story of Africans is misleading
5
Q
What is the aim of the story
A
To empower the audience so they can influence how others see the world and make sure there mind isn’t trapped with a single story.
