Term definitions
Protagonist
the main character
When a story uses first person pronouns (I, We) and is from the perspective of the narrator
First person POV
The weight of the world is on your shoulders
Which form of your('re) should be used?
I took _____ plate.
your
Where does Esperanza live? (city)
Chicago
antagonist
the character or force that goes against the antagonist
POV that uses pronouns such as "you, your"
second person POV
I am the ugly duckling of my family.
the ugly duckling story book
Which form of there(ir, y're) should be used?
They went _____ separate ways.
their
What is Esperanza's uncle's name?
Nacho
Point of View
The perspective from which a story is told
POV that knows the feelings and thoughts of one character and uses pronouns like "he, she, they"
Third person limited POV
Stop waiting on your prince charming!
Cinderella
Which form of to(o) should be used?
I went ___ the store?
to
What body part does Esperanza covet?
hips
Allusion
a reference to a historical event or person or mythology
POV in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters and uses pronouns like "he, she, they"
third person omnicient
Don't be the boy who cried wolf.
Where should the commas go in the dialogue?
"Hey" said Jack.
"Hey," said Jack.
What is Esperanza's dream?
To live in a house she can point to and be proud of
Dramatic Irony
When the audience knows something that the characters do not
I can tell you're lying! Your nose is growing.
Pinnochio
Which end punctuation should be used? (?/./!)
I am so excited__
!
What does the witch woman predict for Esperanza's future?
a home in the heart