49 pages 1 hour read

Holly Goldberg Sloan

The Elephant In The Room

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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Why is the novel named The Elephant in the Room? What role do literal and figurative elephants play in the story? Use examples to explain your answer.

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Analyze Sila's character growth throughout the novel. How does she change and evolve throughout the story? Use text examples to justify your response.

3.

Discuss the significance of cultural identity in the story, particularly in relation to Sila's Turkish heritage. What other characters share their cultural heritage? How? Use examples to explain your answer.

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