Persepolis Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'persepolis' in the context of the graphic novel?

• A city in ancient Persia

• A type of flower

• A mythical creature

• A historical event

Which word best describes the tone of 'Persepolis'?

• Humorous

• Melancholic

• Optimistic

• Sarcastic

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In 'Persepolis', what does the veil symbolize?

• Freedom

• Oppression

• Wealth

• Tradition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the primary theme of 'Persepolis'?

• Love and romance

• War and peace

• Cultural identity

• Technological advancement

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which literary device is frequently used in 'Persepolis'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the significance of the title 'Persepolis'?

• It refers to the author's hometown

• It symbolizes the fall of an empire

• It is a metaphor for growth

• It represents a journey

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which character in 'Persepolis' is a representation of rebellion?

• Marjane

• Marjane's mother

• Marjane's father

• Marjane's grandmother

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does the term 'graphic novel' mean in the context of 'Persepolis'?

• A novel with explicit content

• A novel with illustrations

• A novel with multiple authors

• A novel with a complex plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

How does 'Persepolis' address the concept of cultural identity?

• Through the protagonist's personal experiences

• Through historical events

• Through fictional characters

• Through scientific explanations

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is the narrative style of 'Persepolis'?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person

• Omniscient

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B