Literary Terms
What is theme?
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
Where is Esperanza from?
chicago
What is the author’s name?
sandra cisneros
What is the theme of “The House on Mango Street”?
particularly in “No Speak English,”
“I am tired of looking at what we can’t have.”
What is symbolism?
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Where does Esperanza live now?
mango street
Where was the author born?
Chicago
What is the theme of “My Name”?
relegated to the bottom levels of society.
“When you leave you must remember to come back for the others. A circle, understand?”
Never leave anyone behind
What is juxtaposition?
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
What does Esperanza mean in Spanish?
hope
What is the author’s known style of writing?
What is the author’s known style of writing?
What is the theme of “Hips”?
Dreams and Beauty Theme
“She says she is in love, but I think she did it to escape.”
she wants to escape from her problems
What is a bildungsroman?
a novel dealing with one person's formative years or spiritual education.
What is one symbol of Esperanza’s ‘deep-rooted’ culture?
Mexican-American girl
To whom is The House on Mango Street dedicated?
she is
What is the theme of “Marin”?
Gender and Sexuality Theme
I have begun my own quiet war.
there is a war in my head
What is social commentary?
Social commentary is the act of using rhetorical means to provide commentary on issues in a society.
What is one role of women in Latino society as shown in the novel?
sally
What is one award that the author has won?
American book award
What are the three themes repeated throughout the end of the novel?
jdsgfusg
“They will not know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind.
For the ones who cannot out.”
they won't remember her