Theme and Character Development

The theme of "Eleven" is:

• Adults can give children confidence, but they can also take it away easily.

• Growing up can help make a person stronger, but sometimes things will still be hard.

• When people grow up, they become more brave and confident.

• Everyone should be given special treatment when it is their birthday.

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Rachel, the narrator of "Eleven" could be described as:

• Brave

• Outgoing

• Self-Conscious

• Talkative

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Which of the following best identifies what the sweater represents for Rachel?

• her refusal to act her age

• her soft-spoken nature

• her overbearing teacher

• her lack of confidence

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How does a theme develop throughout a story?

• By changing the setting of the story frequently

• By recurring ideas, symbols, and motifs that are woven into the plot and character development.

• By introducing new characters in every chapter

• By focusing only on the main character's thoughts and feelings

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How can the setting of a story contribute to the development of its themes?

• By making the story more confusing

• By having no impact on the story

• By limiting the creativity of the characters

• By creating a specific atmosphere, influencing the characters' behavior, and reflecting the social or historical context.

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Discuss the role of characters in the development of themes in a story.

• Characters have no impact on the development of themes

• Themes are solely developed through the setting of the story

• The author's writing style is the only factor in theme development

• Characters influence the development of themes through their actions and interactions.

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What is the definition of a theme in literature?

• The climax of a story

• The physical setting of a story

• The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.

• The protagonist of a story

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What are some common themes found in literature?

• Mathematics, physics, chemistry

• Love, death, good vs. evil, coming of age, power and corruption

• Space exploration, technology, dystopia

• Cooking recipes, travel, fashion

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What are some techniques for analyzing the development of themes in a literary work?

• Ignoring the symbols and focusing only on the plot

• Identifying recurring symbols and analyzing characters' actions and dialogue

• Analyzing the font and layout of the text

• Counting the number of pages in the book

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How can the author's tone and style contribute to the portrayal of themes in a literary work?

• By using a larger font size and bolding certain words

• By including footnotes and citations throughout the text

• By using a different language than the one the book was originally written in

• By emphasizing or downplaying certain themes, creating a specific atmosphere, and evoking certain emotions in the reader.

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