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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Identify an example of a simile: 'My head hurts like when you drink milk too fast.'

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This is a simile because it compares a headache to the feeling of drinking milk too quickly using 'like'.

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What does Mrs. Price believe about the sweater she gives Rachel?

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Mrs. Price believes the sweater belongs to Rachel.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation of the story.

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How does Rachel feel about the sweater that was placed on her desk?

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Rachel feels upset because the sweater is not hers.

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What does the phrase 'You carry your previous years with you' mean in the context of growing up?

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It means that as you grow older, your past experiences and memories shape who you are.

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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 being caught between childhood and adulthood.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'One sleeve of the sweater that smells like cottage cheese'?

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This phrase uses a simile to describe the smell of the sweater.

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

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Rachel's birthday highlights her feelings of disappointment and the challenges of growing up.

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How does the author convey Rachel's emotions throughout the story?

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The author uses descriptive language and internal monologue to express Rachel's feelings.