
How do the structural elements of the play contribute to the plot? Support your answer with evidence from the passage. Describe two or more elements within your response.
Read this line from the passage.
Amir: [throwing his arms up] How on Earth could we have missed that? I mean, it's in big, bold letters!
How do the stage directions in the line help readers understand Amir?

Match the text evidence to the character's perspective at different points in the passage.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
"[laughing]" | arrow_right_alt | Ellie is excited about the book signing with Mara Mason. |
"[suddenly perking up]" | arrow_right_alt | Mrs. Rogan is pleased that Ellie and Amir remembered to bring their books. |
"I even hung up the flyer in my bedroom." | arrow_right_alt | Amir feels excited about going to buy Yuri Bantam's new book. |

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Part A:
What does the simile "raging through the corridors of the palace like a wildfire" mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

What does the metaphor "Priscilla was a panther that prowled through the palace" in paragraph 9 help the reader understand about Priscilla?
Part B:
Why is this simile important?
Which sentence from the passage shows how the king's perspective about leadership changes after he chooses Priscilla?