Question

In “Eleven,” Sandra Cisneros focuses the narrative on an embarrassing moment in the life of the main character. Analyze how that choice contributes to the overall development of the plot. What do we learn about Rachel through her description of this event that we might not otherwise know? How does the way Cisneros structures the story help build sympathy for Rachel? How do figures of speech such as similes contribute to the descriptions of Rachel and reveal her ideas about her world? How does the event support Rachel’s theory that people are all the ages they’ve ever been? Support your writing with evidence from the text. Be sure to cite specific examples of similes and other figures of speech that contribute to your ideas.