
G8Bi 5.2 How Dare You? (Greta Thunberg)
Quiz by Janette Salinas
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Which rhetorical device is most prominently used in the repeated phrase "How dare you!"?Â
According to the speaker, why is a 50% chance of staying below 1.5°C unacceptable?Â
What does the expression “draw the line” likely mean in the context of the speech?Â
What does the expression “the world is waking up” likely mean in the context of the speech?
"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]."
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"If you choose to fail us, we will never forgive you."
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By admitting she shouldn't have to speak, she shows she's reluctantly stepping up — which makes her seem sincere, not attention-seeking.
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"You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words."
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Who is the audience for this speech?
What does the author means when she says "For more than 30 years, the science has been crystal clear."?
Why does the speaker say she “shouldn’t be up here”?
What consequence does the speaker highlight if current emissions levels continue?
Match the words from the text to their meaning.
The speaker explains that the burden of fixing the problem is being unfairly pushed onto the younger generation.Â
In her speech, the speaker argues that world leaders are betraying young people and risking the future of the planet.Â
The speaker points out that world leaders are focusing on how to stop ecosystems from collapsing and people from suffering.Â