Reading Comprehension
What is the cost-of-living crisis?
This crisis is described as continuing despite economic growth.
Why does Khan argue that economic growth is not helping most people?
Because wages are frozen and costs are still rising.
This word means “unfair differences in wealth or opportunity.”
Inequality
Using statistics to prove inequality harms growth is this type of appeal.
Logical appeal
“Wages are still frozen” supports this idea.
That the cost-of-living crisis continues
According to the speech, who benefits most from economic growth?
The top 1%
What is the effect of the phrase “a rising tide used to lift all boats, now it only lifts the yachts”?
It shows inequality has increased and benefits only the wealthy.
This word means “unstable and prone to change.”
Volatile
Saying inequality is “unfair” and violates values is this type of appeal.
Ethical appeal
“Inequality is bad for everyone” supports what central claim?
Inequality harms society as a whole
What organization reported that inequality leads to lower economic growth?
The International Monetary Fund
Why does Khan include statistics about income distribution?
To strengthen his argument with evidence.
This word refers to “a break or gap in connection.”
Disconnect
Describing people struggling with rent and wages appeals to this.
Emotional appeal
“80 percent of British people…” supports what argument?
That most people believe inequality is a problem
What book influenced Khan’s views on inequality?
The Spirit Level
How does inequality affect communities, according to the speech?
It damages relationships and weakens social unity.
This word means “a feeling of unity or sticking together.”
Cohesiveness
Stating that “80% of people think inequality is too high” is this type of appeal.
Bandwagon appeal
“London has become a tale of two cities” shows what idea?
The growing divide between rich and poor
What city is used as the main example of inequality?
London
What is Khan’s main purpose in the speech?
To persuade the audience to fight inequality.
This word means “spoken in a brief and clear way.”
Succinctly
Referring to respected institutions like the IMF strengthens this appeal.
Ethos appeal
“The economy is no longer working for most people” supports what conclusion?
Inequality has broken the link between growth and everyday life