Figurative Language
Figurative language is...
A word or phrase that does not have it's everyday meaning.
Internal conflict is....
When the protagonist faces a problem or struggle within him/herself
Mood is
The feeling the reader has based on the author's word choice.
What are the details of the exposition?
Characters: Rachel, Mrs. Price
Setting: Rachel's Math Class (School), Rachel's eleventh bday
Rachel is remembering a difficult situation
What struggle is happening inside Rachel?
Rachel can't speak up for herself.
Cisneros compares growing older to an onion, the rings inside a tree trunk, and wooden dolls that fit inside one another.
What figurative language is being used?
Simile
External Conflict is...
when the protagonist faces a struggle or problem witht the outside world
Tone is...
the attitude or feeling that the author or narrator expresses through the story
What is Mrs. Valdez's favorite type of show to watch?
Crime shows.
Explain what Rachel means when she says:
"when you're eleven, you're also ten, and nine, and eight..."
Rachel is explaining that she feels all her ages; not just one age.
What is Mr. Guerrero's favorite breakfast food?
Tacos
When Rachel says, "... I would've known what to say..." the mood is...
regretful, sad, disheartened, etc...
What is the climax, or turning pont in the story when Rachel has to make a choice?
Mrs. Price tells Rachel to put the sweater on and Rachel decides to put in on instead of refusing.
What is Rachel's internal response to the sweater?
Rachel hates the sweater and feels sick about it.
Rachel describes the sweater as being like a "big red mountain."
The sweater represents a big problem or distressful situation for Rachel.
What is Rachel's external response when Mrs. Price puts the sweater on her desk?
Rachel pushed the sweater to the tippy corner of her desk with her ruler.
What is the mood in the following quote: "when I put one arm through one sleeve of the sweater that smells like cottage cheese, and then the other arm through the other and stand there with my arms apart like if the sweater hurts me and it does, all itchy and full of germs that aren't even mine."
uncomfortable, disgusted, etc.
What event are the falling action?
Phyllis remembers the sweater is hers.
What is Mrs. Valdez's favorite snack?
Hot Cheetos
What images does Cisneros create to help readers understand what the sweater looks and feels like?
It's an ugly sweater with red plastic buttons and a collar and sleeves all stretched out like you could use it for a jump rope.
How do Rachel's internal and external responses cause the conflict to become more intense?
Rachel's internal and external responses cause the conflict to get worst because Mrs. Price forces her to put the sweater on.
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Rachel gives the sweater back and recalls that her family will be celebrating her bday, but she feels her bday is ruined.
What is the main theme of "Eleven"?
No matter how old you get, dealing with difficult situations can make you feel much younger than you are.