ELEVEN by Sandra Cisneros Practice

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Who is the main character in the story 'Eleven'?

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The main character in 'Eleven' is Rachel.

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What feeling does Rachel experience in paragraph 19 of 'Eleven'?

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Rachel feels embarrassment.

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What does the title 'Eleven' signify in the story?

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The title signifies that Rachel is turning eleven.

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What is the role of Mrs. Price in 'Eleven'?

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Mrs. Price is Rachel's teacher.

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What does Rachel's experience on her eleventh birthday represent?

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It represents the complexities of growing up and feeling misunderstood.

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How does Rachel feel about being eleven?

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Rachel feels that being eleven is confusing and difficult.

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What is the significance of the sweater in 'Eleven'?

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The sweater symbolizes the feelings of embarrassment and the challenges of childhood.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'like when you drink milk too fast'?

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This phrase is an example of a simile.

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What does Rachel wish for during her birthday?

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Rachel wishes to be older and to have more control over her feelings.