The Jacket- By Gary Soto

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What is the point of view of 'The Jacket' by Gary Soto?

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The Jacket is told in first person point of view.

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What mood is conveyed when the narrator feels embarrassment in 'The Jacket'?

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The mood is one of embarrassment, as the narrator feels judged by peers.

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What is a 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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Identify a simile from 'The Jacket'.

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I was a small kid, thin as a young tree.

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What does the phrase 'the girls blew away like flowers' illustrate?

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This is an example of a simile.

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What does the narrator's reaction to the jacket suggest about his family's financial situation?

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It suggests that the narrator's family does not have a lot of money.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'the color of day-old guacamole'?

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This is an example of imagery.

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What does the narrator's embarrassment reveal about his character?

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It reveals that he is sensitive to the opinions of others.

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How does the author use humor in 'The Jacket'?

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The author uses humor to lighten the mood despite the serious themes of embarrassment and poverty.

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What is the significance of the jacket in the story?

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The jacket symbolizes the narrator's feelings of inadequacy and social status.