If You Come Softly

The story "If You Come Softly" and the play "Romeo & Juliet" are both about how destiny can play a part in love being fulfilled. Which quote from the text reveals this?

• "Maybe Miah ha always been coming toward me, to this moment..."

• "No one had ever looked at him like that, ...Like everything he had to say mattered."

• "He wanted to sit with his head bent toward somebody, whispering how strange and perfect it all was."

• Some mornings, there is only this in the world --Jeremiah's hand reaching for my own."

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Which literary device is primarily used in the title 'If You Come Softly'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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What is the main theme of 'If You Come Softly'?

• Friendship

• Betrayal

• Racial identity and love

• Adventure

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In 'If You Come Softly', which character struggles with racial identity?

• Ellie

• Jeremiah

• Anne

• Carl

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Which narrative perspective is used in 'If You Come Softly'?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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What is the setting of 'If You Come Softly'?

• A small town in Texas

• A high school in New York City

• A village in England

• A college campus in California

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Which quote from 'If You Come Softly' best illustrates the theme of love overcoming obstacles?

• 'Maybe Miah had always been coming toward me, to this moment...'

• 'No one had ever looked at him like that, ...Like everything he had to say mattered.'

• 'He wanted to sit with his head bent toward somebody, whispering how strange and perfect it all was.'

• 'Some mornings, there is only this in the world --Jeremiah's hand reaching for my own.'

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What genre does 'If You Come Softly' belong to?

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

• Romance

• Fantasy

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Which character in 'If You Come Softly' is Jewish?

• Ellie

• Jeremiah

• Anne

• Carl

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What is the significance of the title 'If You Come Softly'?

• It refers to a gentle approach to life.

• It symbolizes the quiet and tender nature of love.

• It is a metaphor for the challenges of racial identity.

• It represents the unpredictability of fate.

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