The central idea being described in this excerpt is the narrator’s struggle with trying to fit in. The narrator expresses feelings of difficulty and separation from her peers, particularly highlighted by the shift in her friendship dynamics as her best friend transitions into adolescence. This indicates a struggle to navigate social changes and find her place among those who have already crossed into the teenage years.
Read the excerpt from "I'm Not Thirteen Yet" by Amy Bernstein.
Sixth grade was a tough year. Some days, walking the halls was like trudging through peanut butter—nearly impossible. I had entered the world of teenagers, and I wasn't even one of them yet. Lynette Gardner had always been my best friend, until February, when she turned thirteen. I wouldn't be thirteen until August.
What central idea is being described in this excerpt?
the narrator’s struggle with a new school year
the narrator’s struggle with being a teenager
the narrator’s struggle with trying to fit in
the narrator’s struggle with succeeding in school
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