Characterization
Mother and Daughter
The Smallest Dragonboy
A Rice Sandwich
Vocabulary
100
This is anyone who plays a part in a story.
Character
100
Why is Mrs. Moreno proud of Yollie?
She is smart and hardworking.
100
Why does Keevan fear that he won't get a dragon?
He is very small.
100
Why does Esperanza ask her mother to allow her to eat at the canteen?
Esperanza wants to eat with the kids in the canteen.
100
afternoon performances of a play or movie.
Matinees
200
What type of narrator tells the story through the thoughts of all the characters in the story?
Omniscient, or Third-person narrator.
200
Why does Mrs. Moreno leave Yollie on the couch after the movie?
She wants to play a joke on Yollie.
200
How are the riders chosen for each dragon?
Through impression
200
How does Sister Superior react to the note?
She confronts Esperanza about where she lives.
200
relieve
Alleviate
300
What type of narrator tells the story through one of the characters in the story.
First-person narrator
300
Why is the dance magical for Yollie?
she likes Ernie and Ernie likes her
300
What are the most impressive and important dragons?
Bronze
300
Why is Esperanza sent to Sister Superior?
She needs permission to eat at the canteen.
300
playful or silly acts
antics
400
These are the reasons for a character's actions.
Motivation
400
Why are Mrs. Moreno and Yollie happy at the end of the story?
Mrs. Moreno uses her savings to buy Yollie a new outfit.
400
What happens to Beterli after he attacks Keevan?
He is not allowed to participate in the Impression.
400
Why does Esperanza take a rice sandwich to school?
They do not have any lunch meat.
400
long, scolding speech.
Tirade
500
These are the qualities that make up the personality of a character.
Character Traits
500
Why is Yollie surprised that the dyed dress looks good?
Her mother's projects usually fail.
500
Why were the great winged dragons created?
to protect the planet from outside attacks or thread attacks.
500
What is the story's theme?
Things are not always as wonderful as they seem.
500
about to happen
Imminent
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