Summer of the Mariposas: Vocab
What is an apparition?
A ghost; a spirit
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.
What is a simile?
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?
What is a relic?
an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest.
What is Mrs. Torres hobby?
Running
What is "desaparecidas" in English mean?
Missing
A comparison of two unlike things.
What is a metaphor?
The magical item La Llorona gives to Odilia.
What is an earring/pendant?
What is to enslave?
make (someone) a slave
Where was Mrs. Torres born?
Texas, duh!
What does "arrepientanse" in English mean?
Repent
Use of exaggeration to emphasize a point.
What is hyperbole?
The Garza Sisters; the cinco hermanitas (five sisters).
(In age order) Odilia, Juanita, Velia, Delia, and Pita?
What is a gurney?
What sport did Mrs. Torres play in Middle School?
Volleyball
What are "lechuzas"?
barn owls, or in Mexican folklore, mythological creatures said to have the body of a bird and the face of a witch.
Language that creates a mental image for the reader, using sensory descriptions.
What is imagery?
The town in Mexico that the dead body is from.
What is El Sacrificio?
What is dire?
extremely serious or urgent
What are Mrs. Torres' favorite sports teams?
Seahawks, Texas Longhorns
What does menacing mean?
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
Using language that means the opposite of what you mean for humor or dramatic effect.
What is verbal irony?
Who is Chencho?
The boy they met on their journey.
What does R.A.C.E stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain
Who is Mrs. Torres's favorite student?
She doesn't have one!