IGCSE EDEXCEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE SENTSCI FLASHCARDS TEXTS 1-6

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The Danger of a Single Story - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Reflects on reading British and American literature; concludes with a plea for multiple narratives.

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Narrative Voice of The Danger of a Single Story

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Personal and reflective

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Themes in The Danger of a Single Story

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Power of storytelling, cultural identity, stereotypes

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Characterization in The Danger of a Single Story

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Adichie grows into a global citizen with nuanced identity.

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Intention of The Danger of a Single Story

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Encourages readers to seek out multiple perspectives.

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A Passage to Africa - George Alagiah

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Begins with vivid imagery of Somalia; ends with reflection on a specific impactful face.

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Narrative Voice of A Passage to Africa

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Journalistic and reflective

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Themes in A Passage to Africa

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War, suffering, journalistic ethics

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Characterization in A Passage to Africa

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Alagiah is thoughtful, compassionate, ethical dilemmas.

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Intention of A Passage to Africa

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Highlights ethical complexities of reporting war and suffering.