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What is the best way to express the theme of the Breadwinner?
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What is Parvana's primary concern about assuming the role of a boy?
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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 challenges.
What is Parvana's primary concern about assuming the role of a boy? She is afraid that she will be recognized.
What word in the following sentence is a proper noun and should be capitalized? Her other 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 mother most likely ask Parvana if she wants to watch while she cuts her hair? To help Parvana accept the idea.
When mother is cutting Parvana's hair, the reader can tell that mother... cares about how Parvana feels.
Why does mother say, "Go to sleep, my son"? She is accepting Parvana's new role.
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? a duty, obligation, or burden
What is the definition of stammer? to speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions.
What is the definition of fume? to feel or show displeasure
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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