6.1.9 "Kiffe kiffe demain" by Faïza Guène

• The social and cultural context of "Kiffe kiffe demain" reflects the realities of working-class immigrant families in the French banlieues.


  True
• "Kiffe kiffe demain" offers a stark contrast to stories in the traditional French literary canon, which historically centered on the Parisian elite
• Doria, the 15-year-old narrator, provides a first-hand account of her experiences as a working-class immigrant
• The narrative voice in "Kiffe kiffe demain" is first-person, using a colloquial, conversational tone.


  True
• Guène's "Kiffe kiffe demain" reflects the social and cultural context of working-class immigrant families in the French banlieues.


  True
• "Kiffe kiffe demain" focuses on the experiences of working-class immigrant families in the French suburbs
• Doria struggles with her dual Algerian and French identity
• What is Doria's role in "Kiffe kiffe demain"?

  Narrator
• Guène's use of Doria's first-person narration allows readers to intimately experience the protagonist's struggles
• What type of cultural tensions does Doria face as the daughter of Algerian immigrants?

  Identity struggles
• How does Doria assert her independence in "Kiffe kiffe demain"?

  Witty comebacks
• Faïza Guène's "Kiffe kiffe demain" focuses on stories from the Parisian elite.

  False
• In "Kiffe kiffe demain", marginalization is represented by Doria and her family facing social and economic challenges
• Doria struggles with her Algerian-French identity in "Kiffe kiffe demain".


  True
• The tone in "Kiffe kiffe demain" is serious and academic.

  False
• How are women portrayed in "Kiffe kiffe demain" compared to traditional stereotypes?

  Independent, assertive
• Match the aspect with its portrayal in "Kiffe kiffe demain":

  Typical French Literary Tradition ↔️ Stories from the Parisian elite

  "Kiffe kiffe demain" ↔️ Stories from the French suburbs
• Doria and her family face social and economic challenges as working-class immigrants in the French suburbs.

  True
• Match the character with their description:

  Doria ↔️ The teenage narrator

  Yasmina ↔️ Doria's strong-willed mother

  Hamoudi ↔️ Doria's stepfather
• What kind of tone does Guène use to address serious themes in "Kiffe kiffe demain"?

  Ironic, sarcastic, humorous
• What personal experiences influenced Faïza Guène's writing in "Kiffe kiffe demain"?

  Navigating marginalization
• Faïza Guène's background as the daughter of Algerian immigrants growing up in the suburbs of Paris
• The novel uses formal, literary language, which is typical of the French literary canon.

  False
• Match the themes with their representations in "Kiffe kiffe demain":

  Marginalization ↔️ Doria and her family face social and economic challenges

  Identity ↔️ Doria navigates her Algerian-French identity

  Family ↔️ Doria's relationship with her mother and stepfather

  Resilience ↔️ Overcoming adversity despite difficulties
• Doria's mother, Yasmina, is a strong-willed woman who works hard to support her family
• Guène's ironic, sarcastic, and humorous tone serves as a tool to address serious social challenges.


  True
• "Kiffe kiffe demain" highlights the power dynamics between men and women
• What is the background of Faïza Guène that influenced her writing in "Kiffe kiffe demain"?

  Daughter of Algerian immigrants
• Match the characteristic with its representation in "Kiffe kiffe demain":

  Typical French Literary Tradition ↔️ Stories from the Parisian elite

  Faïza Guène's "Kiffe kiffe demain" ↔️ Stories from the French suburbs
• Order the main characters in "Kiffe kiffe demain" based on their roles in Doria's life:

  1️⃣ Yasmina (Doria's mother)

  2️⃣ Hamoudi (Doria's stepfather)
• Faïza Guène's "Kiffe kiffe demain" offers a unique perspective on marginalized communities in contrast to the traditional focus on the Parisian elite
• Match the aspect of cultural identity with its portrayal in "Kiffe kiffe demain":

  Cultural Identity in Traditional French Literature ↔️ Rooted in French culture

  Cultural Identity in "Kiffe kiffe demain" ↔️ Dual Algerian-French heritage
• The mother-daughter relationship in "Kiffe kiffe demain" highlights resilience in the face of adversity.

  True
• Faïza Guène's writing in "Kiffe kiffe demain" is influenced by her background as the daughter of Algerian immigrants
• What is Faïza Guène's cultural background?

  Algerian-French
• Who is the narrator of "Kiffe kiffe demain"?

  Doria
• Faïza Guène's literary style in "Kiffe kiffe demain" departs significantly from the traditional French literary canon
• The colloquial, conversational language in "Kiffe kiffe demain" contrasts with the formal, literary style typical of the French literary canon
• The immigrant, working-class experience is the primary focus of "Kiffe kiffe demain
• The social and cultural context of "Kiffe kiffe demain" reflects the realities of working-class immigrant families in French suburbs.


  True