Facts We Know About SC
Who is the author of "Eleven"?
Sandra Cisneros
What is Rachel's biggest internal conflict?
She is embarrassed by the red sweater but feels powerless to speak up
Which Notice & Note signpost appears most often in Eleven?
Again and Again
What is the "voice" of a story called?
Speaker
Sandra Cisneros was born in what year?
1954
Which event best shows Rachel's character?
Rachel cries after being forced to wear the sweater.
"In my head I'm thinking how long till lunchtime, how long till I can take the red sweater and throw it over the school yard fence, or leave it hanging on a parking meter, or bunch it up into a little ball and toss it in the alley?" (Paragraph 14). Which signpost is being shown here?
Tough Questions
"But when the sick feeling goes away, and I open my eyes, the red sweater's still sitting there like a big red mountain" (Paragraph 13). What figurative language is being used in this sentence?
Simile
Sandra Cisneros' first novel was called what?
The House on Mango Street
How does Mrs. Price contribute to Rachel's conflict?
She makes it worse by forcing Rachel to put the sweater on.
"That's what I tell Mama when she's sad and needs to cry. Maybe she's feeling three" (Paragraph 2) is an example of which signpost?
Words of the Wiser
"...I put one arm through one sleeve of the sweater that smells like cottage cheese..."(Paragraph 18). What figurative language is being used here?
Simile
Sandra Cisneros is American, but also what?
Mexican
What is a character trait you would use to describe Rachel?
Sensitive (answers may vary but something similar to this)
Phyllis Lopez, realizing the red sweater is hers, is an example of which signpost?
Aha Moment!
Alliteration
How many brothers did Sandra Cisneros have?
Six!
What is a theme that is developed in "Eleven"? (Think about the assignment we did yesterday!)
One of the following:
Growing up does not mean you stop feeling like a child.
People often struggle to express themselves when they feel powerless.
Embarrassing experiences can affect how we see ourselves.
Everyone carries younger versions of themselves inside.
Being misunderstood can make people feel isolated.
Memory Moment
What is one of the words Rachel uses to describe the sweater?
ugly, smells like cottage cheese, big red mountain, plus more!