Effect of Language on Identity Perceptions Quiz

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What is the main idea of the text?

  • The power of language can transform an individual's sense of cultural belonging and hybrid identity
  • Immigrants can be challenged by lack of connection to their homeland and conflicts between cultural expressions
  • Poetic texts illustrate the difficulties of migrants in tensions formulated by others' views and perceptions in society
  • All of the above (correct)

What impact does language barriers have on an individual's sense of belonging and cultural identity according to Ouyang Yu's 'New Accents'?

  • Language barriers dilute an individual's sense of belonging and cultural identity (correct)
  • Language barriers strengthen an individual's sense of belonging and cultural identity
  • Language barriers have no impact on an individual's sense of belonging and cultural identity
  • Language barriers make an individual's sense of belonging and cultural identity more complicated

What does the text say about the complexity of having a hybrid identity?

  • The complexity of having a hybrid identity is established through discussing the challenges immigrants face in connecting to their homeland and cultural expressions
  • The complexity of having a hybrid identity is not discussed in the text
  • The complexity of having a hybrid identity is established through exposing prejudice attitudes of Anglo-Australians towards migrants with heavily accented-English (correct)
  • The complexity of having a hybrid identity is established through discussing how poetic texts illustrate the difficulties migrants face in tensions formulated by others' views and perceptions in society

What do poetic texts such as Ouyang Yu's 'New Accents' and Maureen Ten's 'Translucent Jade' illustrate according to the text?

<p>The difficulties of migrants in tensions formulated by others' views and perceptions in society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the portrayal of various cultural viewpoints in the poems initiate the readers' reflection and create a deeper understanding?

<p>The portrayal of various cultural viewpoints initiates the readers' reflection on the difficulties of migrants in tensions formulated by others' views and perceptions in society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the text?

<p>To provide an overview of the main ideas discussed in the text (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the title 'New Accents' in the text?

<p>It symbolizes the struggles immigrants face when adapting to a new language and culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Yu use spelling in 'Neechosen Street' to convey a message?

<p>To exemplify the challenges faced by migrants in mastering a new language. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the use of 'jade' symbolize in Maureen Ten's 'Translucent Jade'?

<p>Wisdom and stability in Chinese culture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Maureen Ten's self-reflection influence the text?

<p>It foreshadows the significance of her grandfather's gift in shaping her identity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Maureen Ten's evolved perception of her cultural identity suggest?

<p>A deeper understanding of layered complexity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conflict is highlighted by Maureen Ten regarding her 'gift'?

<p>Change in priorities as she values her gift differently over time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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