A history of anti-Asian racism
Define "Yellow Peril".
Unclean and unfit for citizenship in America.
Define what "sarcasm" is.
A sharp caustic remark. For example:A coach saying to a player who misses the ball. "Nice catch."
Define a narrative essay.
A type of essay that tells a story, typically about a personal experience or event.
When did the model minority concept develop?
Developed during and after World War II.
Define what "connotation" is.
What is implied by a word. For example:The words sweet, gay, and awesome have connotations that are quite different from their actual definitions.
Define a explanatory essay.
Aims to provide a clear and objective explanation of a topic, process, or set of ideas.
What sparked the Chinese Exclusion Act?
White nativists spread xenophobic propaganda about Chinese uncleanliness in San Francisco.
Define what "denotation" is.
The dictionary definition of a word; the direct and specific meaning.
Define a informative essay.
Aims to educate the reader about a specific topic by presenting factual information and objective evidence, without the author's personal opinions or biases.
Why were Chinese residents used as, "Medical scapegoats"?
Illnesses, including smallpox & the bubonic plague spread in the late 1800s.
Define what "anecdote" is.
A brief story or tale told by a character in a piece of literature.
Define a argumentative essay.
A type of essay where the author presents a clear stance on a topic and uses evidence, reasoning, and examples to persuade the reader to agree with their point of view.
What was the purpose of Pres. Franklin Delano Roosevelt signing the Executive Order 9066?
To incarcerate people under suspicion as enemies to inland internment camps.
Define what "Onomatopoeia" is.
A word capturing or approximating the sound of what it describes, such as buzz or hiss.
What kind of essay includes a story about a personal experience told from the author's perspective?
Narrative essay.