The Jacket- By Gary Soto

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What is the main theme of 'The Jacket' by Gary Soto?

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The main theme is the struggle with self-identity and the impact of social status on personal feelings, particularly through the lens of a child's experience with an embarrassing jacket.

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What does the narrator's jacket symbolize in the story?

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The jacket symbolizes the narrator's feelings of inadequacy and the social pressures faced by children regarding appearance and acceptance.

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Define 'simile'.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a simile from 'The Jacket'.

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'I was a small kid, thin as a young tree, and it would be years before I’d have a new one.'

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'My arms feeling like braille from goose bumps'?

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This phrase is an example of a simile.

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How does the narrator feel about his jacket?

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The narrator feels embarrassed and unhappy about his jacket, describing it as ugly and too big.

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What role does the narrator's mother play in the story?

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The narrator's mother is portrayed as a caring figure, but her choice of the jacket reflects the family's financial struggles.

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What does the narrator blame for his feelings of embarrassment?

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The narrator blames both the jacket and his mother for his feelings of embarrassment.

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Explain the significance of the jacket in relation to peer perception.

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The jacket affects how the narrator is perceived by his peers, leading to feelings of isolation and a desire for acceptance.

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What does the narrator's experience with the jacket reveal about childhood experiences?

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It reveals how material possessions can influence self-esteem and social interactions among children.