Counting by 7s Chapters 1-17

Which literary device does Holly Goldberg Sloan primarily use to develop Willow's character in the early chapters?

• Flashbacks

• Dramatic Irony

• First Person Narration

• Stream of Consciousness

How does the author establish Dell Duke's incompetence as a counselor?

• Through his internal monologue

• By contrasting him with other characters

• by describing his messy office and filing system

• Through his interactions with Willow

Which literary device is employed when Willow describes her parents' death as "the accident that was no accident"?

• Personification

• Oxymoron

• Foreshadowing

• Euphemism

How does the author use setting to reflect Willow's emotional state after her parents' death?

• Through detailed descriptions of her garden

• By contrasting her old home with her new living situation

• By describing vibrant, colorful landscapes

• Through weather patterns mirroring her mood

Which character serves as a foil to Willow, highlighting her exceptional qualities?

• Quang-Ha

• Dell Duke

• Mai

• Jairo Hernandez

Which literary element is exemplified by Willow's obsession with the number seven?

• Hyperbole

• Allegory

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

How does the author create situational irony through Dell Duke's character development?

• He is revealed to be Willow's biological father

• He becomes more incompetent as the story progresses

• He loses his job due to his exceptional counseling skills

• He unknowingly helps Willow despite his intentions

How does the author use dialogue to develop Mai's character?

• Through her use of complex vocabulary

• By giving her poetic and flowery language

• By having her speak very little

• Through the direct and assertive speech patterns

Which narrative perspective does the author primarily use in the novel?

• First-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

• second-person

• Multiple first-person narrators

How does the author use juxtaposition to highlight Willow's uniqueness?

• By comparing her to historical figures

• By alternating between past and present events

• Through contrasting her behavior with that of her peers

• Through comparing her to fictional characters