Eleven by Sandra Cisneros

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What does Rachel mean by "it's too late" in Eleven?

Back

The party won't matter because her day has already been ruined.

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What does Rachel mean when she says, "When you're eleven, you're also ten, and nine, and eight, and seven and six and five and four, and three, and two, and one"?

Back

She doesn't feel different on her birthday.

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Why can't Rachel speak to Mrs. Price in the story?

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She's respectful; she doesn't want to argue with the teacher.

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Why does Rachel wish she were one-hundred-and-two instead of Eleven?

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If she were older, she would know what to say to Mrs. Price.

Front

Which word in the sentence "An ugly sweater like that, all raggedy and old, but Mrs. Price believes her. Mrs. Price takes the sweater and puts it right on my desk" indicates the point of view?

Back

my

Front

What is the main theme of "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros?

Back

The struggles of growing up and the complexity of emotions associated with age.

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How does Rachel feel about her birthday in "Eleven"?

Back

She feels conflicted and disappointed.

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What literary device is used when Rachel says she is all her previous ages?

Back

This is an example of a metaphor.

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What does the sweater symbolize in the story?

Back

The sweater symbolizes the feelings of embarrassment and the struggle for identity.

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How does the first-person point of view affect the story?

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It allows readers to connect deeply with Rachel's emotions and thoughts.