Analysis of 'The Story of My Body'

What is one of the central themes in “The Story of My Body”?

• The importance of physical education

• The impact of literature on society

• The way identity is shaped by external perceptions

• The role of fashion in teenage culture

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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

Which language feature is MOST evident in Cofer's personal stories?

• Allegory

• Anecdote

• Satire

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How does Cofer use imagery in the essay?

• To describe nature

• To criticize American schools

• To make her body and experiences vivid for the reader

• To compare herself to celebrities

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What tone does Cofer adopt when describing her rejection from the Catholic school?

• Joyful

• Sarcastic

• Reflective and hurt

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does Cofer’s body symbolize in the essay?

• The health risks of adolescence

• The difficulties of sports

• Her shifting identity in different cultural contexts

• The benefits of self-care

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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 effect does code-switching (Spanish words/phrases) have on the narrative?

• It shows her dislike of English

• It highlights her Puerto Rican identity

• It confuses the reader

• It teaches the reader Spanish

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following best describes a central conflict in the essay?

• Cofer vs. her teachers

• Cofer vs. nature

• Cofer vs. societal expectations and racism

• Cofer vs. her classmates

Tags

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 language feature is used when Cofer contrasts her experience in Puerto Rico with that in the U.S.?

• Foreshadowing

• Juxtaposition

• Simile

• Irony

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How does the first-person point of view shape the narrative?

• It makes the story sound fictional

• It distances the reader

• It makes the experiences feel personal and authentic

• It removes emotion from the story

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What message does Cofer ultimately convey through her experiences?

• That outer beauty determines self-worth

• That everyone faces the same challenges

• That labels and stereotypes can deeply impact one's self-image—but reclaiming one’s story is powerful

• That being thin is the key to success

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2