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The Breadwinner

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What is the best way to express the theme of The Breadwinner? It can be difficult to have courage in the face of fear
What is Parvana's primary concern about assuming the role of a boy? She is afraid that she will be recognized and then her life could be in danger
What word in the following sentence is a proper noun and should be capitalized? Her mother and sister tell people she has gone to stay with an aunt in long branch. Long Branch
If Parvana is included in the decision to cut her hair, she will be more willing to say yes if it is her choice.
What is Words of the Wiser? Pieces of advice or insights a wiser character who is usually older, offers about life to the main character.
What is an AHA moment? Occurs when characters realize something that shifts the way they act or what they understand about themselves, others, or the world.
Why does Mrs. Weera tell Parvana it is totally up to her if she wants to dress like a boy and go to the market? To help Parvana accept the idea herself, and not feel like she is being forced to do it.
When mother says to her baby at the end of the story "shhh, go to sleep my son.." you can tell she is still grieving her son Hussain who was killed.
What happens when Parvana tells herself "I can do this" "I am a boy".... she is gaining confidence that she can go to the market and buy food as a boy
In the story, Parvana's haircut represents new beginnings.
What is the definition of solution? a way of handling a problem.
What is the definition of responsibility? to be accountable, to show up and do what is expected of you
What is the definition of stammer? to speak with involuntary repetitions of sounds, to stutter
What is the definition of fume? to feel great anger
A proper noun is always capitalized. True or False? True
A common noun can sometimes be capitalized. True or False? False
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