Malala Yousafzai's "Speech at the UN"

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Who is described as 'beneficent' in Malala Yousafzai's speech?

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God

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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What is the role of an envoy?

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An envoy is someone sent to another nation on government business to send a message.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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In which person is Malala's speech written?

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First person (I, we)

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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What is the central idea of Malala's speech?

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

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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What literary technique does Malala use to balance related ideas in her speech?

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Parallelism.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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Define 'beneficent' as used in the context of Malala's speech.

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Beneficent means doing good or causing good to be done; kindly in action.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the significance of education according to Malala Yousafzai?

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Education is a fundamental right for all, especially for women and girls.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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What does Malala mean by 'the pen is mightier than the sword'?

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This phrase suggests that writing and ideas can be more powerful than violence.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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Identify a key theme in Malala's speech.

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The importance of fighting for education and equality.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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What does Malala advocate for in her speech?

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She advocates for the right to education for all children.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6