Esperanza
The translation of the protagonist's name, Esperanza.
Hope
The sky misses the sun at night.
What kind of Figurative Language is this?
True or False - A synonym for theme would be "life lesson".
True
Who was elected to be our new governor?
Maura Healey
What the Vargas kids don't have.
A father
What Esperanza wishes she lived in
A nice house
She's happy as a clam
What kind of figurative language is this?
Simile
Julia wanted to become a doctor for as long as she could remember. In college when her friends were out at the mall or going out with friends, Julia spent all of her time studying. At graduation, Julia graduated with high honors and was offered a job shortly after. What is the theme?
A Studying is important.
B It is important to go to college.
C Hard work pays off.
C Hard work pays off.
Nathan Blecharczyk, founder of Airbnb went to which high school?
Boston Latin Academy
How the girls in Esperanza's neighborhood like Marin often try to escape their lives, or escape Mango Street.
Marriage
Where Esperanza's family is from
“She’s just a girl
And she’s on fire."
What does this figurative language mean?
This girl is awesome! She is doing all the things! (or something along those lines)
What is the difference between the main idea of a story and the theme of a story?
The main idea is mostly what the story is about (a short summary). The theme is the life lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember. It may have nothing to do with the details of the story itself.
Ms. Webster's Favorite color is
Yellow
Esperanza's little sister
Nenny
What was in Esperanza's sandwich the day she ate in the canteen at school
What is the purpose of figurative language?
help the reader better understand what we or an author is trying to describe
Can theme be just one word? Explain
No, theme can not be just one word. It is a statement. If it is just one word it is considered a theme topic.
What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
The Letter R
The names of each person in Esperanza's family
Papa, Mama, Carlos, Kiki, Esperanza and Nenny
Esperanza's best friends
Rachel and Lucy
Provide an Example of a metaphor
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There can only be one theme or universal theme in a story. True or False.
False
In what year were the first Air Jordan sneakers released?
1984
What hand-me-down items Esperanza and her friends receive from a neighbor
high-heeled shoes