What's the name of the feminist Nigerian author we dealt with in class?
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
What are the 3 core beliefs of the American Dream?
pursuit of happiness, individuality, hard work, discipline
Name 3 overused/informal words that your teacher does not want to read in your examinations.
things, bad, good, say, like, ...
Name 3 aspects that you have to investigate in a narrative text.
setting, characters, plot, theme, narrator, type of text, topic
Should guns be (more) regulated in the US? Name 2 arguments for each side.
school shootings, assaults, gun violence, related deaths, constitutional right, protection, hobby, hunting
Name 3 dystopian novels we read in class.
Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, 1984, Little Brother, Never Let Me Go
Define the term “Shakesqueer”.
a blended term of "Shakespeare" and "queer", taking a queer lense in analyzing Shakespeare's works
Name 2 chances and risks (each) of migration.
economy, enrichment, food, cultural diversity; numbers, cultural differences, ...
What does the term "isolationism" mean?
a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries
What is the role of dystopian novels in our world?
show discrepancies in the modern world, warn about how things could go wrong if we don't change
What is the difference between a novel and a short story?
length, single event, structure, time span, number of characters
What is the difference between a discussion and a comment?
pro/con vs. own viewpoint
What does PIE stand for?
Present - Illustrate - Explain (in context)
Is the American Dream a myth or reality? Name 2 arguments for each side.
myth: not accessible for everyone, inequality, rare success stories; reality: success stories, spirit of optimism and hope, ideal, works as a driving force
