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Part 1: Context. What is Bissoondath's purpose in writing this article? Support your answer with at least two reasons. (2 marks) What is the genre of this piece? How do you know? (2 marks) Who is the intended audience? How do you know? (2 marks) Part 2: Modes. Bissoondath uses blended modes in his essay "I'm not a racist but..." Mention ONE mode that he uses and give an example (2 marks). Part 3: What literary device does Bissoondath use in his 'hook,' when he says "Someone recently said that racism is as Canadian as maple syrup." (1 mark) Choose 2 literary devices from your list and find examples from the reading. Identify these sentences using "quotation marks." (1 mark each) a.) b.) Part 4: Reading for Understanding According to Bissoondath, true racism is caused by: a.) the media b.) family influences c.) willful ignorance and acceptance of stereotypes d.) use of stereotypes "I'm not a racist but..." is a phrase usually used by: a.) racists b.) bigots c.) people with a lack of experience d.) people who are willfully ignorant about stereotypes According to Bissoondath, multiculturalism: a.) indulges in stereotype b.) is only in Canada c.) is great d.) discounts personal experience Bissoondath's main idea is: a.) We must be careful about how we use the word racism b.) Racism is an international problem c.) We have to be conscious of our own responses to racism d.) Racism is an individual problem

          Part 1: Context.

What is Bissoondath's purpose in writing this article? Support your answer with at least two reasons. (2 marks)

What is the genre of this piece? How do you know? (2 marks)

Who is the intended audience? How do you know? (2 marks)

Part 2: Modes.

Bissoondath uses blended modes in his essay "I'm not a racist but..." Mention ONE mode that he uses and give an example (2 marks).

Part 3:

What literary device does Bissoondath use in his 'hook,' when he says "Someone recently said that racism is as Canadian as maple syrup." (1 mark)

Choose 2 literary devices from your list and find examples from the reading. Identify these sentences using "quotation marks." (1 mark each)
a.)
b.)

Part 4: Reading for Understanding

According to Bissoondath, true racism is caused by:
a.) the media
b.) family influences
c.) willful ignorance and acceptance of stereotypes
d.) use of stereotypes

"I'm not a racist but..." is a phrase usually used by:
a.) racists
b.) bigots
c.) people with a lack of experience
d.) people who are willfully ignorant about stereotypes

According to Bissoondath, multiculturalism:
a.) indulges in stereotype
b.) is only in Canada
c.) is great
d.) discounts personal experience

Bissoondath's main idea is:
a.) We must be careful about how we use the word racism
b.) Racism is an international problem
c.) We have to be conscious of our own responses to racism
d.) Racism is an individual problem

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