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Use these essay questions as writing and critical thinking exercises for all levels of writers, and to build their literary analysis skills by requiring textual references throughout the essay.
Scaffolded/Short-Answer Essay Questions
Student Prompt: Write a short (1-3 paragraph) response using one of the below bulleted outlines. Cite details from the play over the course of your response that serve as examples and support.
1. Personification is a literary device in which non-human entities, objects, or abstract ideas are given human characteristics. In The Book Thief, the Narrator is an example of personified character.
2. Color serves a variety of purposes throughout The Book Thief.
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