"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros

Front

What character trait does NOT describe Mrs. Price?

Back

Generous.

Front

What does Rachel mean by the simile comparing the red sweater to a big red mountain?

Back

The situation with the sweater makes her feel small and powerless.

Front

What can we infer about Mrs. Price after reading the selection?

Back

She can be harsh and impolite.

Front

Identify the line from paragraph 5 that contains a simile.

Back

“Only today I wish I didn't have only eleven years rattling inside me like pennies in a tin Band-Aid box.”

Front

Why does Rachel finally begin to cry?

Back

She is overwhelmed by feelings of embarrassment.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What does the red sweater symbolize in the story?

Back

It represents feelings of embarrassment and the struggle for identity.

Front

How does Rachel's age affect her perspective in the story?

Back

At eleven, she feels small and powerless in situations with adults.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Eleven'?

Back

The challenges of growing up and the complexity of emotions.

Front

How does Mrs. Price's behavior impact Rachel?

Back

It makes Rachel feel misunderstood and isolated.