Malala's Unique Characteristics and Interests

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Malala's description of disliking dark chocolate and eggplant, while liking cupcakes and pizza, primarily serves to:

  • demonstrate her rebellious nature by rejecting commonly enjoyed food items.
  • establish her as a relatable and ordinary individual despite her extraordinary circumstances. (correct)
  • highlight her cultural background and traditional Pakistani cuisine preferences.
  • emphasize her sophisticated palate and refined taste in food.

Malala's critique of Bella from Twilight as 'too fickle' and Edward as 'boring' primarily reveals her:

  • preference for assertive and dynamic female characters in fiction. (correct)
  • desire to distance herself from superficial teenage girl interests.
  • disdain for popular Western literature and cultural icons.
  • limited understanding of romantic relationships and teenage infatuations.

The phrase 'he doesn't give her any lift,' used in reference to Edward from Twilight, suggests that Malala and her friends prioritize which quality in romantic relationships?

  • traditional courtship and familial approval.
  • excitement, passion, and a sense of empowerment. (correct)
  • physical attractiveness and social status.
  • emotional depth and intellectual stimulation.

Malala's admission of having 'tried to lighten my skin' when younger, contrasted with her current self-acceptance, primarily illustrates:

<p>her personal journey of developing self-esteem and challenging internalized beauty norms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

By opening with 'I am Malala, a girl like any other—although I do have my special talents,' Malala immediately establishes a narrative voice that is best characterized as:

<p>authentically humble yet quietly confident. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Malala's talents

Malala possesses unique physical abilities like double-jointedness and strength.

Favorite color

Malala's favorite color is pink, which she embraces despite not being girly.

Food preferences

Malala dislikes eggplant and green peppers, loves pizza and cupcakes.

Self-image

Malala experimented with lightening her skin when she was younger.

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Bella's choice

Malala critiques Bella's decision to choose Edward in Twilight as boring.

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Study Notes

Character Description

  • Malala is a girl who is double-jointed
  • She can crack her knuckles and toes at will
  • She enjoys watching people squirm
  • She is good at arm wrestling
  • She likes cupcakes but dislikes candy, especially dark chocolate
  • She dislikes eggplant and green peppers but loves pizza
  • She doesn't like Edward from Twilight
  • She likes pink
  • She plays with her hair in the mirror
  • She tries to lighten her skin when younger

Talents and Interests

  • Double-jointed, able to crack knuckles and toes
  • Arm wrestling
  • Cupcakes, pizza
  • Dislike of candy (especially dark chocolate), eggplant and green peppers
  • Interest in makeup, jewelry, and playing with her hair, especially when younger

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