The "House on Mango Street"
Novel's heroine and narrator, a Twleve-year-old Chicana mexican
Esperanza
The protagonist of the play who initially seems like a playful, naive child who lacks knowledge of the world outside her home.
Nora Helmer
beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced.
Exposition
A brief evocative description, account, or episode.
Vignette
What is the name of the city that Richard Blanco mentions in the opening line of "One Today"?
In what city is "A house on Mango Street" set
Chicago
An individual within the story who delights in his new position at the bank, just as he delights in his position of authority as husband.
Torvald Helmer
where the main character faces a series of conflicts.
Rising Action
Authors who wrote in direct, colloquial speech rhythms ad used images that reflected intense psychological experiences.
confessional poets
What event was "One Today" written for?
"One Today" was written for President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 21, 2013.
Who is the first person Esperanza meets on Mango Street?
The first person Esperanza meets on Mango Street is Cathy, a girl who warns Esperanza about the neighborhood and its dangers.
A character who is contradictory: though his bad deeds seem to stem from a desire to protect his children from scorn, he is perfectly willing to use unethical tactics to achieve his goals.
Krogstad
The most exciting part of the story; when we learn the outcome.
Climax
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Metaphor
What is the main theme of "One Today"?
The main theme of "One Today" is unity and the idea that all Americans share a common identity and purpose.
What is the name of Esperanza's neighbor who is abused by her husband?
Esperanza's neighbor who is abused by her husband is named Sally.
Nora’s childhood friend who is a practical, down-to-earth woman, and her sensible worldview highlights Nora’s somewhat childlike outlook on life.
Mrs. Linde
Events leading to the end of the story
Falling Action
Be a warning or indication of a future event
Foreshadow
What type of figurative language does Richard Blanco use when he says "the impossible vocabulary of sorrow that won't explain the empty desk of 20 children marked absent today"?
Metaphor
What is the name of the girl who gets married and then moves away?
Marin
Torvald’s best friend who stands out as the one character in the play who is by and large unconcerned with what others think of him. He is also notable for his stoic acceptance of his fate.
Dr. Rank
End of the story, in which in most cases issues are resolved.
Resolution
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
Irony
What does Richard Blanco describe as "our many faces, our many voices, singing one simple song" in "One Today"?
describes the diverse and unified nature of America as