Bread

1. What is the central theme of "Bread" by Margaret Atwood?

•   Love and betrayal  

• Exploration and adventure 

• Privilege and empathy 

• Mystery and suspense  

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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How does Atwood create a contrast between everyday life and challenging scenarios in the story?

• Through the use of complex vocabulary

• By employing vivid imagery and shifts in setting

• Through dialogue between characters  

• By relying on abstract symbolism  

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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What is the significance of the floating loaf of bread in the story?

• It represents a supernatural element in the narrative  

• It symbolizes the protagonist's hallucinations

•  It serves as a metaphor for the uncertain nature of sustenance  

• It is a plot device without symbolic meaning  

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How does Atwood foster empathy in the reader?

• By using abstract and inaccessible language  

• Through the portrayal of relatable characters  

• By avoiding emotional descriptions  

• Through a detached and clinical writing style  

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What is the purpose of the quote, "Put yourself into a different room, that’s what the mind is for"?

• To introduce a metaphorical concept  

• To emphasize the importance of physical movement  

• To encourage readers to imagine alternative scenarios  

• To highlight the limitations of the human mind  

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In the story, what is the role of the yellow bowl mentioned in the prison scenario?

• It symbolizes hope and freedom 

• It represents the scarcity of resources

•  It serves as a metaphor for confinement  

• It has no symbolic significance  

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

What effect does Atwood achieve by describing the stink of corpses in the famine scenario?

• To create a sense of horror and disgust  

• To emphasize the beauty of the surroundings  

• To evoke feelings of nostalgia 

• To convey a sense of tranquility  

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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What is the central message conveyed through the narrative?

• The importance of individualism  

• The significance of perseverance  

• The role of sacrifice in relationships  

• The value of empathy and the recognition of privilege  

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

Which literary device is most prominently used in the "Bread" to convey its message?

• Irony 

• Symbolism 

• Foreshadowing  

• Allegory  

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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