"Ashes" and "Abuela" Study

"Abuela"

100

In what narrative mode is "Abuela Invents the Zero"?

First Person

200

What is the major conflict in "Abuela Invents the Zero?"

Connie is embarrassed by her grandmother which leads her to abandoning her in the church.

300

What does Abuela think is the worse thing to do to a person?

To make them feel worthleess/like a zero/like nothing.

400

What happens at the church to upset Abuela?

Abuela gets lost and Connie does not help her.

500

What is the theme? (this will vary.)

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"Ashes"

100

What is the conflict in Ashes?

Ashes' dad wants her to steal her mom's money from the teapot.

200

In what narrative mode is "Ashes" written?

First Person

300

What is the dad like versus the mom?

Dad: irresponsible/dreamer

Mom: practical

400

What does dad do to gain Ashes trust?

He manipulates Ashes by "sweettalking" her.

500

What is the theme? (this will vary.)

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Misc.

100

What is theme?

A universal lesson or moral

200

What is narrative mode?

The point of view in which the story is told. (1st, 2nd, 3rd. )

300

What is central idea?

What the text is specifically about?

400

What is mood?

The feeling that is created in a text.

500

What is the name for the person narrating in a POEM?

The speaker.