Characterization
Which sentence best shows INDIRECT characterization.
a. Esperanza is a gentle girl who thinks deeply about everything.
b. Esperanza likes to write poetry and sees the beauty in everything.
c. Esperanza loves the environment and always says nature is beautiful.
d. Esperanza sat beneath the skinny tree, tracing the patterns of its bark with her fingers, and listening to the wind.
d. Esperanza sat beneath the skinny tree, tracing the patterns of its bark with her fingers, and listening to the wind.
Why does Cathy say her family is moving away from Mango Street?
Because the neighborhood is "getting bad" as people like Esperanza's family move in.
Fill in the blank: "The famous artist _______ a beautiful picture."
A. Paints
B. Paint
C. painting
D. is paints
A. Paints
Esperanza notices that many women in her neighborhood, like her great-grandmother and Rafaela, spend their days looking out at the world but never actually going outside. What object is used as a symbol for being "trapped" or stuck inside the house?
a window
Which is the best definition of indirect characterization?
a. When the author directly states that a character is brave or heroic.
b. When the author shows the character's personality through their speech, actions, thoughts, or appearance.
c. When the author uses a physical description to tell the reader a character's age and height.
b. When the author shows the character's personality through their speech, actions, thoughts, or appearance.
In "The Family of Little Feet," what do the girls discover when they wear high heels?
They feel too grown up and are uncomfortable.
Choose the correct verb to complete each sentence. Which sentence is correct?
A. The happy dog are wagging its tail.
B. A dog are always friendly.
C. The happy dogs is wagging its tail.
D. The happy dog is wagging its tail.
D. The happy dog is wagging its tail.
What does wanting a 'house' represent to Esperanza throughout the novel?
independence and a space of her own
Which is the best definition of direct characterization?
a. When the author explicitly tells the reader exactly what the character is like.
b. When a character changes their personality significantly over the course of a story.
c. When the setting of the story reflects the character's internal mood.
a. When the author explicitly tells the reader exactly what the character is like.
What advice do the "Three Sisters" give Esperanza?
To come back for the ones who cannot leave
Choose the sentence that uses the correct verb form based on whether the subject is singular or plural.
A. The athlete run fast during the race
B. The athletes is running fast during the race.
C. The athlete runs fast during the race.
D. The athletes runs fast during the race.
C. The athlete runs fast during the race.
How did Aunt Lupe impact Esperanza?
she encouraged Esperanza to keep writing
Which of these sentences is an example of DIRECT characterization?
a. Earl comes home from work, sighs, and plops down on the couch.
b. Sally started at the floor, her hands shaking as she tried to explain herself.
c. Ruthie is childish, even though she is a grown-up
c. Ruthie is childish, even though she is a grown-up
What do the "Four Skinny Trees" represent to Esperanza?
resilience and strength to grow in a harsh environment
Which sentence uses correct parallel structure with past-tense verbs?
A. The chef chops the onions, peeled the potatoes, and fried the steak.
B. The chef chopped the onions, peels the potatoes, and fried the steak.
C. The chef chopped the onions, peeled the potatoes, and is frying the steak.
D. The chef chopped the onions, peeled the potatoes, and fried the steak.
D. The chef chopped the onions, peeled the potatoes, and fried the steak.
How does Esperanza feel about her name?
She doesn't like it but feels conflicted because she was named after her great-grandmother.
Give an example or definiton of each of the following:
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Varies
What is the final resolution Esperanza reaches about her identity at the end of the book?
She accepts that Mango Street is a part of her, even if she leaves.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure?
A. The students were reading, writing, and studying.
B. The students were reading, writing, and studied.
C. The students read, write, and were studied.
D. The students were reading, wrote, and studied.
A. The students were reading, writing, and studying.
What is a vignette?
a short literary scene/sketch