Literary Analysis of "Eleven"

What is the main theme of the story?

• The complexity of growing up and aging

• The importance of standing up to bullies

• The value of birthday celebrations

• The need for better classroom management

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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

What literary device does the author use to explain how aging works?

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The narrator's reaction to the sweater incident reveals that she feels

• Angry at her classmates

• Powerless in the situation

• Excited about her birthday

• Confused about the sweater's origin

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The repeated phrase "not mine" in the story serves to

• Create rhythm in the narrative

• Show the teacher's stubbornness

• Emphasize Rachel's frustration

• Develop the story's humor

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

The comparison of growing up to an onion suggests that

• Growing up makes people cry

• Age brings wisdom gradually

• People have many layers to their personality

• Life is circular in nature

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Rachel's wish to be "one hundred and two" implies that she

• Wants to skip her childhood entirely

• Believes older people are always right

• Desires the confidence that comes with age

• Dislikes birthday celebrations

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

The author's use of first-person narration helps to

• Create distance from the emotions

• Show multiple perspectives

• Convey Rachel's inner thoughts

• Emphasize the teacher's authority

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The red sweater in the story symbolizes

• Rachel's love for school

• Childhood memories

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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

The story's conclusion suggests that Rachel

• Has overcome her embarrassment

• Wants to forget the entire day

• Looks forward to future birthdays

• Has learned an important lesson

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The author's tone throughout the story can best be described as

• Humorous and light

• Bitter and angry

• Vulnerable and reflective

• Formal and distant

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4