Can America stop political violence? The death of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk has plunged the US into calls for vengeance. Some think there is no turning back from the cycle of violence.
‘Dark moment’ as Trump ally shot dead
MAGA martyr: Charlie Kirk's career was marked by his provocative style and controversial opinions on a range of topics, from race to gender, politics to gun rights. A regular on American campuses, he enjoyed confronting students with his extreme views. Comprehension quiz
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The word lax in this context means:
A. Strict
B. Unforgiving
C. Lenient
D. Complex
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Which word is the closest synonym for vengeance?
A. Forgiveness
B. Retribution
C. Sympathy
D. Apathy
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According to the article, why is the United States considered a “hotbed of political violence”?
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Identify two factors mentioned in the article that are contributing to the increase in political violence in the US.
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According to the article, how many guns are there for every 100 Americans?
A: 53
B: 100
C: 120
D: 150
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Summarise, in your own words, the two different viewpoints presented in the article about the future of political violence in America.
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1. C, 2. B, 3. Because of the country's lax rules on gun ownership., 4. There are several, 5. C, 6. The article presents two contrasting views on whether political violence can be stopped in the US.
1. C, 2. B, 3. Because of the country's lax rules on gun ownership., 4. There are several, 5. C, 6. The article presents two contrasting views on whether political violence can be stopped in the US.
Glossary
Conservative - Holding traditional values, and in a political context, favouring policies such as private ownership.
Martyr - A person who is killed due to their beliefs, especially their religious beliefs.
Democrat - A member of the Democratic party, the left-leaning US political party.
Xenophobic - Showing dislike or prejudice towards people from other countries.
Irony - A situation in which the result is opposite to what you might expect.
Second Amendment - There have been 27 amendments to the Constitution since 1781.
House Speaker - The person who officially controls meetings of the US House of Representatives. They are a member of the party with the most seats.