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At its heart, The Poet X is a novel about teenage rebellion against strict parents and a coming-of-age
story. Consider how Acevedo puts a fresh twist on the archetypal coming-of-age story. While this is a common
theme in young adult (YA) novels, Acevedo find a fresh take on this plot.
In complete sentences, please write a response where you refer to both part 1 and part 2 of the prompt.
Part 1: Explain how "The Poet X" is emerging as a coming-of-age story.
Part 2: Explain how Xiomara's story is current and relevant. Be sure to refer to specific parts of the story in your
answer.