House on Mango Street
Esperanza
Who is the main character of House on Mango Street?
The main character in "Marigolds"
Who is Lizabeth?
Where do John and his father work in this story?
On a tow path pulling boats down a canal
What is theme?
The message an author tries to get across to readers
T/F- This story is meant to be very serious.
FALSE
Vignette
What is the format of House on Mango Street?
What is a conflict in "Marigolds"?
The fact that Lizabeth (the main character) is jealous of the fact that her neighbor created beauty in their ugly world
A coward at the beginning of this story
Who is John?
What is absurdity?
When something is ridiculous and often funny
According to the author, umbrellas are not meant to get ________.
wet
She changes from a timid self-conscious girl into one who knows her strength.
Who is Esperanza?
What is one thing that Lizabeth does as a child that she later regrets?
When she rips up Ms. Lottie's marigolds
At the beginning of this story, how does John feel about his father?
He fears his father.
Hints provided to readers that something will happen later in a book, story, etc.
Foreshadowing
What does the author of this story use to create humor?
Absurdity
A very descriptive piece of writing that is short and lacks a true plot
What is a vignette?
What event shows readers that John is confident and courageous?
When he stands up for himself against a bully
Hero, Villian, Innocent, Explorer, etc.
What is an archetype?
A person has the ability to change his/her circumstances if he/she is willing to try.
What is the theme of House on Mango Street?
A person has the ability to create beauty in a world that seems hopeless.
What is theme present within "Marigolds"?
People sometimes find courage in odd ways.
What is a theme in this story?
What is an allusion?
An indirect/passing reference to a piece of writing, art, character, etc.
(THINK SHREK!)