Comprehension Skills: Txai Suruí and Climate Change

Comprehension Skills and Literary Devices Questions

• Which of the following is NOT a way Txai Suruí states his people listen to the earth?
  • a) The stars
  • b) The wind
  • c) The mountains
  • d) The animals
• What does Txai Suruí mean by "the earth is speaking"?
  • a) The earth is literally talking
  • b) The earth is showing signs of damage due to climate change
  • c) The earth is sending messages through dreams
  • d) The earth is warning of an impending earthquake
• What is Txai Suruí's main argument in this passage?
  • a) Indigenous peoples are the only solution to climate change
  • b) The world needs to take immediate action to combat climate change
  • c) The planet is doomed due to climate change
  • d) Indigenous people are victims of violence and need protection
• Who is Ari Uru-eu-wau-wau?
  • a) A famous scientist studying climate change
  • b) A friend of Txai Suruí who was murdered for protecting the rainforest
  • c) A politician advocating for environmental protection
  • d) A leader of a group of indigenous people
• What is the significance of the phrase "It's not 2030 or 2050, it is now!"?
  • a) We must act now to address climate change
  • b) Climate change will only impact us in the future
  • c) The world is ending in 2030 or 2050
  • d) We should focus on long-term solutions
• What is the author’s tone in the passage?
  • a) Humorous
  • b) Angry
  • c) Hopeless
  • d) Urgent
• What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
  • a) To entertain readers with a story
  • b) To describe the beauty of the Amazon rainforest
  • c) To expose the mistreatment of indigenous peoples
  • d) To call for action to address climate change
• What literary device is used in the phrase "the earth is speaking"?
  • a) Metaphor
  • b) Personification
  • c) Simile
  • d) Hyperbole
• What literary device is used in the phrase "Let us stop emitting lies and fake promises"?
  • a) Metaphor
  • b) Personification
  • c) Simile
  • d) Alliteration
• What literary device is used in the phrase "We need a different path with bold and global changes"?
  • a) Metaphor
  • b) Personification
  • c) Simile
  • d) Alliteration
• What literary device is used in the phrase "May our utopia be a future on earth"?
  • a) Metaphor
  • b) Personification
  • c) Simile
  • d) Alliteration

Study Notes

• Txai Suruí is a 24-year-old indigenous leader from the Suruí tribe who has been living in the Amazon rainforest for generations.
• Suruí's argument focuses on the urgent need for action against climate change, highlighting the immediate and devastating effects on the environment and indigenous communities.
• "The earth is speaking" is a metaphor reflecting the impact of climate change on the natural world.
• His father, Chief Almir Suruí, taught him to connect with nature through observation and respect.
• Suruí emphasizes the importance of listening to the earth's warnings and acting immediately to prevent further damage.
• His critique of inaction is illustrated by the tragic murder of his friend, Ari Uru-eu-wau-wau, a land defender, highlighting the dangers facing indigenous communities.
• Txai advocates for placing indigenous peoples at the forefront of climate change solutions, acknowledging their knowledge and resilience.
• He concludes with a call for a "liveable future and present" and a belief in a hopeful future where the earth is protected.
• Txai's perspective highlights the interconnectedness of human actions and environmental consequences, urging us to take responsibility for our planet's future.

Test your understanding of the literary devices and comprehension skills based on the views of Txai Suruí regarding climate change and indigenous knowledge. This quiz includes questions about his arguments and perspectives on the earth's message. Explore the connections between environmental issues and indigenous wisdom.