Using Language: McCabe, Freeganism: More than Just a Free Lunch

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McCabe, Freeganism: Using language (excerpt)

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Discussion Questions

Question 1.

Question 1: Fill in the blank: In this clip DJ uses ________________________BLANK to create interest in the point he is making.

Choice A. a metaphor

Choice B. a simile.

Choice C. vivid imagery

Choice D. a cliché

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 2.

Question 2: DJ suggests that people who explore dumpsters do so because

Choice A. it is their only option.

Choice B. they choose to do so.

Choice C. it’s their hobby.

Choice D. they are poor college students.

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is B.

Question 3.

Question 3: By using the phrases “prophets of a better world” and “naïve idealists living on other people’s trash,” DJ

Choice A. creates a colorful contrast between two views of Freeganism.

Choice B. appears to disparage the Freegan lifestyle.

Choice C. asks the audience to cast judgment of Freeganism.

Choice D. shows he likes to play with words.

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is A.