62 pages 2 hours read

Lisa Graff

Absolutely Almost

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014

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Essay Topics

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Authors use literary devices to hint at a story’s themes, hidden meanings, or overarching messages. How do chapter titles in Absolutely Almost function as literary devices?

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The setting of the story appears to contribute minimally to the plot. Why do you think this is so? Could the story work just as well in another setting?

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Most of Albie’s important relationships are attached to a unique object or activity. Identify at least three of these objects/activities, and explain what each symbolizes.

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