Summer of the Mariposas
What is the protagonist's (main character's) name in the novel Summer of the Mariposas?
Odilia Garza
What is the plot element that describes the most intense part of the story? It can be a turning point or a big fight scene.
Climax
What is the definition of "theme?"
The lesson or message from a story
Define "1st person POV"
a main character tells the story from their perspective using I, Me, We, Us pronouns
What is the TONE of the sentence below?
"Please respond to this email as soon as possible."
a. hopeful
b. urgent
c. patient
d. angry
B. Urgent means it cannot wait. The sentence is asking someone to do something quickly, or ASAP
Why did the Garza sisters travel to Mexico in the novel?
To return the dead man to his family, OR to see their father's mother (Abuelita) and learn more about where he went
Resolution
Which one is NOT a theme? Why?
1. Hard work should be rewarded.
2. Odilia and her sisters worked hard to return the dead man to his family.
3. If you are kind and humble, good things will happen to you.
2, because it uses character names and is not a lesson that could apply to many people. It is a central idea, NOT a theme.
an outside narrator tells the story. they, he, she, it pronouns are used to tell the story.
What is the definition of tone?
The author's attitude, or the way they say what they're saying
Why did Cecilia curse the Garza sisters?
They were unkind to her. They made fun of how she looked when her disguise as a young woman wore off. This went against La Llorona's warning to be humble, good, and kind.
!!DAILY DOUBLE!!
Define the plot element: "exposition"
the beginning of the story when setting, character, and mood are introduced to the readers
rowing up, Sally was always in the shadow of her older sister Mary. Mary always got better grades, was better at sports, and seemed to even be prettier. Sally spent a lot of time in the family's garden feeling sorry for herself. Then one day Mary needed help on a science project about plants. Due to all of her time in the garden, Sally knew a lot about plants and was able help Mary with the project. Sally was shocked that she was better at something than her sister. What is the theme?
A Accept yourself for who you are.
B Sports are not important
C You can learn a lot from plants
A
What is dramatic irony?
When the reader knows something that a character doesn't know, it creates dramatic irony
What is the TONE of the sentence below?
"Are you sure you're feeling alright? You look a bit pale. "
a. Gloomy
b. Scared
c. Worried
d. Joyful
C, Worried. They are concerned about the other person and thinking about what their pale skin could mean. It could mean sickness, which is something to worry about.
How did Odilia and her sisters know that they were going to be attacked by the nagual and the chupacabra?
Teresita, the fortune-teller or seer, warned them.
What is the falling action in the short story below?
Jamie wanted to become an actress. She was just a girl from Missouri with nothing to lose, so one day when she saw a flyer for play auditions she signed up and began practicing. Finally, the day of the auditions came. Jamie was so nervous she could hardly breathe. She did her best and hoped that she was good enough. That night she could barely sleep. The next day, she checked if she got a part online. She had! She got the role of Margot! She was so excited. It was all worth it! Jamie was elated and told her mom about the news, as well as her friends at school. At the end of the day, Jamie felt proud of herself and how hard she worked to accomplish her dreams.
the falling action happens after the climax, but before the resolution. The falling action here would be Jamie telling her mom and friends about her getting a role.
What is an event from Summer of the Mariposas that shows the theme: Things are not always as the appear.
Acceptable answers: Cencho seems nice, but he ends up being the chupacabra. Cecilia is an old witch, but appeared nice and young when they first met her. The nagual appeared as a donkey, when he was really an evil warlock. La Llorona is actually kind and helpful, even thought people think she is an evil ghost.
What POV is seen below?
I couldn't believe my eyes. She was going to make the goal! Her practice was paying off! "Yes Naomi! You got this!" I shouted.
This is 1st person POV because the person telling the story says "I." The story does use she pronouns, but this is only to refer to Naomi and what our narrator is seeing her do.
Which word could best replace the word "Said" with the dialogue below, based on the tone of the speaker?
"Get away from me!" Mary said. "I never want to see you again!"
a. replied
b. stated
c. growled
d. whispered
C fits best because it reflects Mary's angry or upset tone. She is not saying it in a neutral way, like a or b suggest. The exclamation marks also show she would not be whispering, like d suggests.
Name all 5 of the Garza sisters.
Odilia, Juanita, Velia, Delia, Pita
Name 2 rising actions from Summer of the Mariposas.
Acceptable answers: fighting the chupacabra, defeating the nagual, meeting Cecilia and being cursed, meeting Teresita and having their fate told, getting to Abuelita's house and healing Pita, traveling back to the U.S. from Mexico
Money Mark was born rich. He never had to work a day in his life and he got everything handed to him on a silver platter. When he was six, Money Mark wanted to go to a basketball game. His father paid the starting five of the Bulls and Celtics to play a private game of Nerf-ball in Money Mark's bedroom. When Money Mark turned thirteen, he wanted to start a band. His father hired the Rolling Stones to play with him every Saturday at the family's private concert hall, though his family was never there. By the time he was twenty-one, Money Mark was bored with life. He was surrounded by a bunch of possessions that he didn't appreciate and Money Mark could find nothing new or exciting in his life. Despite his vast wealth, Money Mark was never satisfied.
What is the theme?
Examples: Money isn't everything, money doesn't make you happy, money is unfulfilling, parents need to nurture kids rather than just spending money on them, parents need to be there for their kids
What POV is seen below?
First, pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Then, whisk the eggs and sugar together. You do this for about 1 minute. Next, add the vanilla extract. Afterwards, add the flour and baking powder and mix. Finally, you put the mix into a greased pan and bake for 15 minutes.
This is 2nd person POV because the reader is "you" and the commands directly address the reader. you whisk, you mix, you bake, etc.
If you were writing dialogue meant to express a tone of regret from a character named Joan, which word could be used instead of "said?"
a. Joan apologized
b. Joan exclaimed
c. Joan yawned
d. Joan requested
a, Joan apologized , fits best. Regret means you wish you did not do something that you did. If she is apologizing, it means she is saying sorry for something she regrets doing.