The Power of the Single Story

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's concept of the 'single story' refers to

The misunderstanding of life in other parts of the world

The portrayal of a group of people based on a narrow perspective (correct)

The oversimplification of complex identities and experiences

The danger of hearing and telling stories about different cultures

In her TED Talk, Adichie shared personal anecdotes and experiences to

Explain the concept of complex identities and experiences

Discuss the dangers of a single story

Promote understanding between different cultures

Highlight how stories can shape our perceptions and reinforce biases (correct)

Adichie's concept of the 'single story' often leads to

Promoting understanding and empathy

Encouraging diverse perspectives

Challenging biases and stereotypes

Stereotyping, misunderstanding, and oversimplification (correct)

Adichie's TED Talk titled 'The Danger of a Single Story' was given in

2009 Signup and view all the answers

Growing up in Nigeria, Adichie was exposed to stories that primarily featured

Western perspectives and cultures Signup and view all the answers

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's concept of the 'single story' refers to

The tendency to oversimplify complex identities and experiences Signup and view all the answers

In her TED Talk, Adichie shared personal anecdotes and experiences to

Highlight the danger of a single story Signup and view all the answers

Adichie grew up in which country?

Nigeria Signup and view all the answers

The 'single story' concept can lead to

Stereotyping and misunderstanding Signup and view all the answers

Adichie introduced the concept of the 'single story' in her

TED Talk Signup and view all the answers

The Power of the Single Story

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's concept of the 'single story' refers to

In her TED Talk, Adichie shared personal anecdotes and experiences to

Adichie's concept of the 'single story' often leads to

Adichie's TED Talk titled 'The Danger of a Single Story' was given in

Growing up in Nigeria, Adichie was exposed to stories that primarily featured

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's concept of the 'single story' refers to

In her TED Talk, Adichie shared personal anecdotes and experiences to

Adichie grew up in which country?

The 'single story' concept can lead to

Adichie introduced the concept of the 'single story' in her

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