Jorge Amado

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jorge-amado

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jorge Amado born?August 10, 1912
2. Where was Jorge Amado born?Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil
3. Who was Jorge Amado?Jorge Amado was a famous Brazilian writer born in 1912 in Bahia. He told stories about everyday people and the colorful life of Brazil.
4. What kinds of people did Jorge Amado write about?He wrote about poor farmers, fishermen, women, and Afro-Brazilians, giving them a voice in his books.

Brazilian Modernism: A literary and artistic movement in Brazil that sought to redefine national culture through experimentation and engagement with local realities.
Mestizo Brazil: Refers to Brazil's population and culture, which are a blend of Indigenous, European, and African ancestries.
Censorship: The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.