Eleven

Front

What does Rachel do with the red sweater when it is placed on her desk?

Back

She pushes it to the tippy-tip corner of her desk.

Front

What does Rachel mean by "it's too late" in the context of her birthday party?

Back

The party won't matter because her day has been ruined.

Front

From whose point of view is the story 'Eleven' told?

Back

First person point of view.

Front

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase, "all the years inside are pushing at the back of my eyes"?

Back

Personification.

Front

What does Rachel mean when she says the red sweater is like a big red mountain?

Back

The situation with the sweater makes her feel small and powerless.

Front

Define 'first person point of view'.

Back

A narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character using 'I' or 'we'.

Front

What is personification?

Back

A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

Front

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

Back

It symbolizes Rachel's feelings of embarrassment and powerlessness.

Front

Explain the term 'figurative language'.

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

Front

What does the phrase 'sick feeling' imply about Rachel's emotions?

Back

It suggests she is feeling anxious or upset about the situation.