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Reading Time: 3 minutes MCQs on I Am Malala 1. I Am Malala is a: A. Novel B. Play C. Memoir D. Poem 2. Who is the main author of I Am Malala? A. Christina Lamb B. Malala Yousafzai C. Benazir Bhutto D. Jane Austen 3. Who helped Malala write the book? A. Toor Pekai B. Christina Lamb…
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Reading Time: 6 minutes I Am Malala is a memoir by Malala Yousafzai, co-written with journalist Christina Lamb. It is Malala’s first book, published in October 2013. The book is an autobiographical narrative, meaning it tells the story of Malala’s own life. Its full title is “I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education.” The book mainly tells Malala’s personal…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesMCQs – Malala Yousafzai: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate’s Journey 1. When was Malala Yousafzai born? A. July 10, 1997B. July 12, 1997C. June 12, 1996D. July 15, 1998 2. Where was Malala Yousafzai born? A. LahoreB. IslamabadC. Mingora, Swat ValleyD. Karachi 3. Malala Yousafzai is known as a ______. A. ScientistB. Education activistC. JournalistD. Politician…
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Reading Time: 4 minutesMalala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist who works for girls’ education and children’s rights. She was born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora in the Swat Valley of Pakistan. As a teenager, she spoke openly against the ban on girls’ education imposed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also called the Pakistani Taliban. She became known…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesMCQs – Nikki Marsh: The Problems of Teenagers Are Real 1. Generation Y is also known as A. Generation AlphaB. MillennialsC. Baby BoomersD. Silent Generation 2. Generation Y generally refers to people born between A. 1960–1975B. 1975–1985C. Early 1980s–mid-1990sD. 2000–2010 3. Older generations often describe Millennials as A. Brave and hardworkingB. Lazy and entitledC. Intelligent…
Reading Time: 5 minutesNikki Marsh, in her TEDx talk “The Problems of Teenagers Are Real”, challenges the common stereotypes about Generation Y, also known as the Millennials. Generation Y refers to people born roughly between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s. This generation is often criticised by older generations and is frequently described as lazy, entitled, self-absorbed, and…
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Reading Time: 4 minutesThe 2000s witnessed a major rise in the popularity of A. Classical literature B. Children’s literature C. Young Adult literature D. Travel writing YA literature mainly attracted A. Senior citizens B. Academic scholars C. Teenage readers D. Preschool children Which series significantly contributed to the growth of YA literature? A. Sherlock Holmes B. Harry Potter…
Reading Time: 2 minutesYoung Adult (YA) narratives became very popular during the 2000s. This period saw a significant increase in YA readers worldwide, especially teenagers. Popular series like Harry Potter played an important role in attracting young readers. YA narratives also appealed to adults because of their emotional depth and relatable themes. The stories focused on issues such…
Reading Time: 3 minutesBeginnings Young Adult (YA) literature is a genre meant for readers aged _____ to _____. YA books are typically written in a _____ voice or from a _____ perspective. YA aims to capture the experience of _____ realistically and emotionally. YA includes many subgenres such as fantasy, romance, dystopia, science fiction, horror, and _____. YA…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesYoung Adult (YA) literature/ Narrative is a genre written mainly for readers between the ages of 12 and 18. These books are usually written in a teenage voice or from a teen’s point of view. YA literature tries to show the real emotional and personal experiences of adolescence, such as growing up, identity, friendships, love,…
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