People, Places, and Things
The author of this speech
Who is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
define/explain "tone"
the author's attitude towards their subject
what year/class of graduates was the speech for
the class of 2015
Wellesley College is this.
a women's college
a set or system of theories and beliefs held by an individual or group
ideology
the reason Adichie started wearing makeup
to make herself look older, because a man called her a small girl
This artist referenced Adichie's feminist speech in one of her songs
Beyonce
behavior showing high moral standards; moral goodness
virtue
the point of the bit about not twisting yourself into shapes that suit other people
it's important to remain true to yourself
Adichie's central message
Young women should speak out for justice and follow their hearts
a quick story about something of interest, usually with a singular theme or lesson
Adichie is basically advising the graduates to be this.
thoughtful
the tone of this speech
encouraging
something that is important or meaningful to its field or genre
seminal
the point of the bit about her mother and the sign that said "chairman"
her mother wanted the people at the meeting to pay attention to her qualifications and not her gender