The Poem
This is the form of the poem where one speaker shares her thoughts
what is a dramatic monolouge
At night, she transforms into this fiery form
What is a ball of fire?
Descriptive language like “sweet smell” appeals to the senses
What is imagery?
This theme is shown through her uncontrollable craving.
What is temptation?
Stories passed down through generations are called this.
What is folklore?
The speaker of the poem is this super natrual character
Who is the Ol’ Higue?
Before flying, she removes this from her body
What is her skin?
Giving human traits to non-human things is this device
What is personification?
The struggle within herself shows this type of conflict
What is internal conflict?
The Ol’ Higue is part of this region’s cultural beliefs.
What is the Caribbean?
This feeling is shown when the speaker complains about her condition.
What is frustration (or resentment)?
She feeds on this to survive.
What is blood (especially babies’ blood)?
The contrast between what is expected and what happens is this
What is irony?
Her condition represents being trapped by this.
What is fate (or destiny)?
This type of being has supernatural powers.
What is a mythical (or supernatural) creature?
This change happens when the speaker moves from complaining to acceptance
What is women giving birth
This time of day is when she hunts
What is night?
The comparison of two unlike things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
This theme is shown through her need to survive at others’ expense.
What is survival?
These stories often explain fears and traditions in a society.
What are folk tales?
This change happens when the speaker moves from complaining to acceptance
What is a shift in tone?
This weakness could destroy her if discovered
What is her hidden skin?
Repeating words or phrases for emphasis is called this.
What is repetition?
The poem explores the idea of being different or this.
What is isolation (or alienation)?
This belief involves spirits, magic, and supernatural activity
What is superstition?