Read the excerpt from "The Danger of Single Story" by
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
I've always felt that it is impossible to engage properly
with a place or a person without engaging with all of the
stories of that place and that person. The consequence
of the single story is this: It robs people of dignity. It
makes our recognition of our equal humanity difficult. It
emphasizes how we are different rather than how we are
similar.
What does the use of the idiom "robs people of dignity"
communicate to the audience?
O It describes the impact of telling stories from only one
point of view.
O It shows how people feel like their stories are being
stolen.
OIt highlights why people should spend more time
traveling the world.
O It explains why focusing on our similarities can be
harmful.