Immigration Reading Comprehension Formative

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15 questions
1

Why is the first paragraph in bold, with a larger font than the rest of the text?

2

According to the text, why do the general public view refugees in a dangerous way? Use a quote as evidence in your answer.

3

Identify 1 quote from this paragraph that show bias. Explain which words show bias. Expalin what perspective on immigration or refugees they are showing. (Make sure you adress all 3 things for 3 points)

1

Identify 1 quote from this paragraph that show bias. Explain which words show bias. Expalin what perspective on immigration or refugees they are showing. (Make sure you adress all 3 things for 3 points)

1

What does the writer mean when he says “personal safety is left in question everyday”?

1

What does the writer mean when he says “turning our backs on”?

3

Analyse one example of emotive language (language that creates an emotion in the reader) in the text. Provide a quote and explain what the connotations are of the words (what the words make us think of), infer the hidden meanings and describe the impact on the reader.

1

In the first paragraph of the text, the writer uses repetition, why does he do this? Select all that apply.

1

Re-read paragraph 3 and select from the list below the correct synonym for morality.

1

Re-read paragraph 3 and select from the list below the correct synonym for plundered.

1

Re-read paragraph 3 and select from the list below the correct synonym for denied.

1

Re-read paragraph 3 and select from the list below the correct synonym for flee.

1

Re-read paragraph 3 and select from the list below the correct synonym for oppression.

1

How are the images connected to the text? Why have they been included?

2

Point of view in media texts alters understanding of events and ideas.” In relation to the text above, to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?