Exploring The Kite Runner

What are the major themes in The Kite Runner? Provide examples from the text to support your answer.

• Happiness, success, and wealth

• Love, friendship, and adventure

• Fear, anger, and jealousy

• Redemption, betrayal, and the search for identity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify and explain the literary devices used in the novel. How do they contribute to the overall meaning of the story?

• The literary devices used in the novel include flashback, stream of consciousness, and dialogue. These devices contribute to the overall meaning of the story by making the story hard to understand and uninteresting.

• The literary devices used in the novel include symbolism, foreshadowing, and irony. These devices contribute to the overall meaning of the story by adding depth to the characters and themes, creating suspense, and highlighting the complexities of human relationships.

• The literary devices used in the novel include alliteration, onomatopoeia, and personification. These devices contribute to the overall meaning of the story by distracting the reader from the main plot.

• The literary devices used in the novel include simile, metaphor, and hyperbole. These devices contribute to the overall meaning of the story by confusing the reader and making the plot hard to follow.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Analyze the plot structure of The Kite Runner. How does the author use flashbacks and foreshadowing to enhance the narrative?

• The author uses flashbacks to confuse the reader and foreshadowing to distract from the main plot

• The author uses flashbacks to provide irrelevant information and foreshadowing to mislead the reader

• The author uses flashbacks to slow down the pace and foreshadowing to create confusion

• The author uses flashbacks to provide background information and develop the characters, while foreshadowing creates suspense and anticipation for future events.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Interpret the symbolism of the kite in the novel. What does it represent and how does it contribute to the story?

• The kite represents happiness, joy, and success, and contributes to the story by symbolizing Amir's pursuit of a better life.

• The kite represents fear, failure, and disappointment, and contributes to the story by symbolizing Amir's lack of courage.

• The kite represents themes of betrayal, redemption, and the search for identity, and contributes to the story by symbolizing Amir's guilt and his attempt to seek redemption for betraying Hassan.

• The kite represents love, friendship, and loyalty, and contributes to the story by symbolizing Amir's strong bond with Hassan.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Explain the cultural context of The Kite Runner. How does the setting and historical background influence the characters and events?

• The setting and historical background have no influence on the characters and events in the novel.

• The cultural context of The Kite Runner is not important to the characters and events in the novel.

• The characters and events in The Kite Runner are not impacted by the historical background of the Soviet invasion and the rise of the Taliban.

• The historical background of the Soviet invasion, the rise of the Taliban, and the migration of Afghan refugees greatly influence the characters and events in the novel.

Compare and contrast the characters of Amir and Hassan. How do their differences drive the plot of the novel?

• Their differences in age and education drive the plot of the novel.

• Their differences in physical appearance and hobbies drive the plot of the novel.

• Their differences in social status and treatment drive the plot of the novel.

• Their similarities in personality and behavior drive the plot of the novel.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Discuss the significance of redemption in The Kite Runner. How do the characters seek redemption and what does it mean to them?

• Redemption is not significant in The Kite Runner

• The characters seek redemption through revenge and violence

• Redemption in The Kite Runner is significant as the characters seek to atone for their past mistakes and find forgiveness. They seek redemption through acts of sacrifice, loyalty, and seeking forgiveness from those they have wronged. It means finding peace and forgiveness for their past actions.

• Redemption means nothing to the characters in The Kite Runner

Explore the theme of loyalty in The Kite Runner. How do the characters demonstrate loyalty to each other and what are the consequences of their actions?

• The characters demonstrate disloyalty through their actions and betrayals, leading to positive consequences.

• The characters demonstrate loyalty by always putting their own interests first, leading to positive consequences.

• The characters demonstrate loyalty by constantly lying to each other, leading to positive consequences.

• The characters demonstrate loyalty through their actions and sacrifices for each other, leading to both positive and negative consequences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2