ELEVEN by Sandra Cisneros Practice

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What is the main theme of 'Eleven' by Sandra Cisneros?

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The main theme is the complexity of growing up and the feelings of embarrassment and vulnerability that come with it.

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Define 'exposition' in literature.

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a story.

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What does the term 'simile' mean?

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

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What emotion does Rachel feel when she receives the sweater?

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Rachel feels upset because the sweater is not hers.

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Why does Mrs. Price give Rachel the sweater?

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Mrs. Price believes the sweater belongs to Rachel.

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What does Rachel wish for in the story?

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Rachel wishes she was anything but eleven, wanting the day to be far away.

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Identify a key conflict in 'Eleven'.

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The key conflict is Rachel's struggle with her identity and feelings of embarrassment.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'like a runaway balloon'?

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This phrase uses a simile to convey Rachel's desire to escape her feelings.

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How does Rachel's age affect her perspective in the story?

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Being eleven, Rachel feels a mix of childhood innocence and the complexities of growing up.

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What is the significance of Rachel's birthday in the story?

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Rachel's birthday symbolizes her transition into a new age and the challenges that come with it.