Highlight details that show the writer's purpose, or reason for writing to Sandra Cisneros. Dear Ms. Cisneros,

I am writing to thank you for teaching me that speaking up for someone else can be a good thing. In your short story "Eleven," no one stands up for the narrator, and she has a terrible birthday. This helped me to see that I can use my voice to help others, even when I'm scared.

Sincerely,

Ebin Yosef

Why does Ebin feel gratitude toward Sandra Cisneros?
Ebin is probably eleven, just like the narrator in the story.
Ebin feels better about standing up for others after reading the story.
Ebin hopes the author will write more short stories.
Ebin can’t explain why he appreciates the author.