Question 1

How does the speaker use pronouns in this speech?

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She uses "us" and "you" to establish a clear difference between her and her audience.

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She uses "I" to emphasize her position of leadership.

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She uses "they" to emphasize that the people who are not fighting climate change are the enemy.

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She uses "we" to show that everyone is going to work together to achieve their goal.

Question 2

How does the use of repetition in the speech contribute to the tone?

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The speaker repeats the phrase "how dare you" to indicate a tone of outrage.

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The speaker repeats the phrase "acceptable" to indicate a tone of defeat.

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The speaker repeats the phrase "lucky" to indicate a tone of positivity.

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The speaker repeats the phrase "change" to indicate a tone of attack.

Question 3

What is the speaker's primary purpose in this speech?

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To condemn global inaction on climate change and demand urgent response

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To explain scientific theories about climate tipping points

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To express gratitude for the audience’s support

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To propose new technological solutions to climate change

Question 4

Which of the following phrases from the text are using parallel structure?

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People are suffering. People are dying. Entire ecosystems are collapsing.

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You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words.

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You all come to us young people for hope. How dare you!

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This is all wrong. I shouldn't be up here.

Question 5

Which rhetorical device is most prominently used in the repeated phrase "How dare you!"?

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Repetition

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Analogy

Question 6

According to the speaker, why is a 50% chance of staying below 1.5°C unacceptable?

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It doesn't include important things like tipping points and equity

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It is based on outdated science from the 1990s

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It shows that global leaders have made no efforts

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It assumes that renewable energy is ineffective

Question 7

What does the expression “draw the line” likely mean in the context of the speech?

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To refuse to accept further inaction and declare a limit

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To invite cooperation between governments and youth

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To separate those responsible for climate change from its victims

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To create a new plan of action based on scientific research

Question 8

What does the expression “the world is waking up” likely mean in the context of the speech?

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More people are becoming aware of and responding to the climate crisis

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People around the globe are literally waking up to attend climate protests

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Scientists are discovering new solutions to environmental problems

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Global temperatures are rising due to increased CO₂ emissions

Question 9

"The popular idea of cutting our emissions in half in 10 years only gives us a 50% chance of staying below 1.5 degrees [Celsius]."

This is an example of...

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logos

Question 10

"If you choose to fail us, we will never forgive you."

This is an example of...

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pathos

Question 11

By admitting she shouldn't have to speak, she shows she's reluctantly stepping up — which makes her seem sincere, not attention-seeking.

This is an example of...

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ethos

Question 12

"You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words."

This is an example of...

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loadedlanguage

Question 13

Who is the audience for this speech?

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the world leaders who are gathered at the UN Climate Action Summit

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students in classrooms who should fight for change

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young people who have been unfairly affected by the inaction of world leaders

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people all over the world who care about climate change

Question 14

What does the author means when she says "For more than 30 years, the science has been crystal clear."?

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That urgent action is needed to combat climate change

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That climate change is too difficult to measure

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That economic growth must be prioritized

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That the planet is undergoing mass extinction

Question 15

Why does the speaker say she “shouldn’t be up here”?

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Because she believes adults should be taking responsibility

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Because she’s not a trained climate scientist

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Because she feels too emotional to speak

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Because she doesn’t like public speaking

Question 16

What consequence does the speaker highlight if current emissions levels continue?

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The world will exceed the CO₂ budget within 8.5 years

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Decreased availability of renewable energy sources

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The total collapse of the education system

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Rising economic inequality

Question 17

Match the words from the text to their meaning.

Question 18

The speaker explains that the burden of fixing the problem is being unfairly pushed onto the younger generation.

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true

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false

Question 19

In her speech, the speaker argues that world leaders are betraying young people and risking the future of the planet.

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true

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false

Question 20

The speaker points out that world leaders are focusing on how to stop ecosystems from collapsing and people from suffering.

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false

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true

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