Malala Yousafzai's "Speech at the UN"

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What is the effect of repetition in a speech, such as Malala Yousafzai's use of 'we call upon'?

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It creates a commanding tone.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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How does Yousafzai illustrate the power of ignorance and fear in her speech?

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By using the anecdote from the boy in her school.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the central idea of Malala Yousafzai's speech at the UN?

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All people, especially women and girls, deserve a right to education.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does Yousafzai mean when she says, 'we realize the importance of light when we see darkness'?

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We truly realize what is important when it's limited or gone.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What rhetorical device does Yousafzai use by referring to figures like Muhammad, Jesus, and Gandhi?

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She uses comparison to express how their goals are similar to her goals.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the significance of using personal anecdotes in speeches?

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They help to illustrate key points and make the message more relatable.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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How can the use of contrasts enhance a speech's message?

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Contrasts can highlight the importance of certain ideas by showing their opposites.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What role does emotional appeal play in Malala Yousafzai's speech?

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It engages the audience and emphasizes the urgency of her message.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Why is the right to education a central theme in Yousafzai's speech?

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It addresses the broader issue of equality and empowerment for women and girls.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What impact does addressing a global audience have on the effectiveness of a speech?

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It broadens the reach of the message and encourages collective action.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3