Summer of the Mariposas: Vocab
Figurative Language
Summer of the Mariposas: Plot
MISC --> Mr.B
100

A ghost; a spirit

What is an apparition?

100

A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.

What is a simile?

100

The legendary ghost who tells Odilia that her destiny is to bring the dead man's body back to his family in Mexico.

Who is La Llorona?

100

What is Mr. Bailey's other job? 

What is a Counselor

200

Atone for a sin

What is penance?

200

A comparison of two unlike things.

What is a metaphor?

200

The magical item La Llorona gives to Odilia.

What is an earring?
200

Where was Mr. Bailey born?

What is Delaware duh!

300

perspective of which a story is told

What is point of view?

300

Use of exaggeration to emphasize a point.

What is hyperbole?

300
The Garza Sisters; the cinco hermanitas (five sisters).

(In age order) Who are Odilia, Juanita, Velia, Delia, and Pita?

300

What instrument did Mr. Bailey play in Middle School

What is the Trumpet

400

Traditional myths, tales and practices of people transmitted orally.

What is folklore?

400

Language that creates a mental image for the reader, using sensory descriptions.

What is imagery?

400

The town in Mexico that the dead body is from.

What is El Sacrificio?

400

What are Mr. Bailey' favorite sports teams?

Commanders, Nationals, Capitals and Wizards

500

To update something

What is modernize?

500

Using language that means the opposite of what you mean for humor or dramatic effect.

What is verbal irony?

500

Who is Ernesto?

The father of the Garza girls

500

Who is Mr. Bailey's favorite student?

He doesn't have one!

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