Exploring Literary Devices in Pacy's Story

What is the main theme of "The Year of the Rat"?

• Friendship and change

• Adventure and mystery

• Science and technology

• History and culture

Who is the protagonist of the story "The Year of the Rat"?

• Melody

• Becky

• Pacy

• Dun-Wei

What does Pacy want to be when she grows up?

• A doctor

• A teacher

• An author and illustrator

• A scientist

What is the significance of the Chinese Year of the Rat in the story?

• It brings bad luck

• It brings change and new beginnings

• It brings wealth and prosperity

• It brings health and happiness

How does Pacy feel about her father's opinion on her career choice?

• Encouraged

• Indifferent

• Discouraged

• Excited

What literary device is used when describing Pacy's feelings about being born in the year of the tiger?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which point of view is "The Year of the Rat" written in?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

What causes Pacy's friendship with Becky and Charlotte to become strained?

• Pacy's move to a new school

• Melody's move to California

• A misunderstanding between them

• Pacy's new interests

Who moves into Melody's old house?

• Becky

• Charlotte

• Dun-Wei and his family

• Pacy's relatives

What does Pacy think about as the year comes to a close?

• Her future career

• Her strained friendships

• The changes she has experienced

• Her family's expectations