Vocabulary
A book where one records personal events either daily or repeatedly.
What is a diary?
A dramatic theatrical production that usually includes high-pitched singing.
What is an opera?
The main character of The House on Mango Street; Wishes to move away from Mango Street but wants to take what she has learned with her
Who is Esperanza?
The street Esperanza lives on and hopes to leave one day
What is Mango Street?
A piece of writing in verse that may or may not rhyme; Some examples include free verse and haiku
What is a poem?
The process of using knowledge you already know to solve a problem or provide an explanation.
What is application?
One of Esperanza's best friends; Very outspoken and has a sister named Lucy
Who is Rachel?
The name of the cafeteria at Esperanza's school where she is finally allowed to eat
What is the cantina?
An Egyptian queen and last ruler of Egypt, Was killed by a snake and famously was allied with Mark Antony and Julius Caesar.
Who is Cleopatra?
A characteristic or aspect of a person that defines their personality and experiences.
What is a trait?
A woman on Mango Street who asks Esperanza and her friends to bring her coconuts and papayas to drink from
Who is Rafaela?
The junk store where Nenny and Esperanza find the music box
What is Gil's Furniture store?
A closet or room where people place their jackets in the winter.
What is a coatroom?
Marked by blemishes on the skin after an injury
What is scarred?
A girl at Esperanza's school; Likes to experiment with makeup until her father locks her away and forces her not to socialize; Runs away to Esperanza's house but is later picked up by her father
Who is Sally?
What is Earl's house?
A fruit commonly found on islands that is orange and has black seeds.
What is a papaya?
A dish consisting of the pancreas of a cow or sheep
What is sweetbread?
A girl around Esperanza's age who already has children; Writes poetry which she lets Esperanza read
Who is Minerva?
The home of the witch woman; Has a color T.V. and all the furniture is covered in plastic
What is Elenita's house?