This assignment is about the article “I’m not a racist but…” byNeil Bissoondath. The article is available on ecentennial underereserve. You may also wish to refer to readings on ecentennialunder ‘class 1’ and ‘class 2.’

Part 1: Context./6

1. What is Bissoondath’s purpose in writing this article? Supportyour answer with at least two reasons. You can refer to table 1.1:A Spectrum of Purposes in our week 1 reading (available onecentennial under ).

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1. What is the genre of this piece? How do you know?

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1. Who is the intended audience? How do you know?

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Part 2: Modes./2

Bissoondath uses blended modes in his essay “I’m not a racistbut…”   Mention ONE mode that he uses and give an example.

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Part 3:/3

Refer to your literary devices list (on ecentennial under ) and answer the questionsbelow:

1. What literary device does Bissoondath use in his ‘hook,’ whenhe says “Someone recently said that racism is as Canadian as maplesyrup.” (1 word answer - 1 mark)______________________________

1. Choose 2 literary devices from your list and findexamples from the reading. Identify these sentences using“quotation marks.” (1 mark each)

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Part 4: Reading forUnderstanding/4

Highlight the best answer. (1 mark each)

1. According to Bissoondath, true racism is caused by:

a.) the media

b.) family influences

c.) willful ignorance and acceptanceof stereotypes

d.) use of stereotypes

1. “I’m not a racist but…” is a phrase usually usedby:

a.) racists

b.) bigots

c.) people with a lack ofexperience

d.) people who are willfully ignorantabout stereotypes

1. According to Bissoondath, multiculturalism:

a.) indulges in stereotype

b.) is only in Canada

c.) is great

d.) discounts personal experience

1. Bissoondath’s main idea is:

a.) We must be careful about how weuse the word racism

b.) Racism is an internationalproblem

c.) We have to be conscious of our ownresponses to racism

d.) Racism is an individualproblem