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Advanced synonym for "buy".
purchase
What is the difference between formal and informal register?
formal = academic, objective; informal = casual, spoken language
Who did the USA gain independence from in 1776?
Great Britain
Give two arguments for and against social media regulation.
freedom vs protection, etc.
Give a definition for "dystopia".
An imagined society that is undesirable or frightening, often controlled or oppressive
Antonym for “increase”.
decrease
Identify the tone: “The policy is utterly disastrous and completely unacceptable.” (critical / strongly negative)
crticial, negative, biased
What is the name of the British monarch’s official residence in London?
Buckingham Palace
What is meant by sustainability?
meeting present needs without harming future generations
What are common features/themes in dystopian novels?
Control, surveillance, loss of freedom, inequality, etc.
Explain the difference between “say” and “tell”.
“say” focuses on the words spoken, “tell” focuses on the person receiving the information.
Why do authors use examples or evidence in argumentative texts?
To support claims and make arguments more convincing
What war was fought between the North and South in the USA?
American Civil War
What are current job market issues?
AI, unemployment, work-life-balance
Name 3 dystopian novels
The Hunger Games, Brave New World, 1984
crucial, significant, essential
What is a metaphor? Give a simple definition.
A metaphor transfers meaning from one thing to another
How many states are in the USA?
50
Name 2 challenges caused by the increasing use of artificial intelligence
job loss, spread of deep fakes and misinformation, etc.
Characterize Katniss Everdeen in max. 2-3 sentences.
Katniss Everdeen is a teenage girl with dark hair worn in a braid who lives in District 12 and is skilled in hunting and survival. She is protective of her family and volunteers to take her sister’s place in the Hunger Games, a deadly televised competition. In the arena, she shows courage, intelligence, and strong survival instincts.
An antonym for “support" (noun).
opposition, rejection, criticism
What is the effect of rhetorical questions in persuasive texts?
they engage the reader
What is the main political system in the UK called?
Constitutional Monarchy
Name one major consequence of climate change.
Rising sea levels, extreme weather, droughts, etc.
Why do dystopian novels often end on a pessimistic or uncertain note?
To highlight the dangers of current societal trends and warn the reader