The House on Mango Street
What is Esperanza and Nenny's relationship like and why?
Esperanza does not like hanging out with her sister much because she is too young and feels held back by her.
What is a symbol?
An object, sign or picture that represents a deeper meaning
To choose not to do something is to _________
Abstain
"I am from clothespins, Clorox, and carbon-tetrachloride" is an example of what poetic device?
Alliteration
A group of lines is called a ________
Stanza
How does Esperanza feel about her name at the beginning of the story?
She doesn't like it and feels like it doesn't match her
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Both compare two unalike things. A metaphor does not use "like" or "as" and a simile does use "like" or "as" in its comparison
What is a dire situation?
Something deadly, life threatening or serious
According to the speaker in "Shall I Compare Thee", what is the problem with summer? (he has multiple)
It's too hot, too short and/or its beauty gets worse
What is the purpose of using imagery?
To add detail and help the reader paint a picture of what is being described in the book
What does the Monkey Garden symbolize for Esperanza?
Childhood
What is a theme?
The message or lesson in a story
Synonym of atrocious
Horrible, awful, bad, wicked, disgusting, terrible
Ms. Mognis is writing a sonnet:
"Shall I compare thee to a winter's day?
You are so brisk and cold
So dreary and grey
?"
If Ms. Mognis is following the appropriate sonnet rhyme scheme, what is a possible word she could end her 4th line with?
Answers will vary, must rhyme with cold
What is personification?
Giving nonliving things human characteristics and traits
List at least 3 women who are trapped in some way on Mango Street
Answers could include:
Esperanza's mom
Rafaela
Sally
Minerva
Mamacita
Rosa Vargas
"You are my sunshine" is an example of what literary device?
Metaphor
Antonym of prattle
Silence or purposeful speech
In "Dear Mama" 2pac uses repetition in the chorus when he says: "Sweet lady, place no one above you (You are appreciated)/ Sweet lady, don't you know we love you?" What is the impact of this choice?
(multiple answers are possible)
Possible answers:
-emphasizes the love he had for his mom
-communicates to listeners the importance of showing love to family
- shows how he has grown from how he treated his mom as a kid
What are the 2 rules a poem has to follow to be considered a sonnet?
It must have 14 lines and follow the ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme
What is a possible theme or message of The House on Mango Street?
Answers will vary
The high heels in The House on Mango Street representing womanhood is an example of what literary device?
Symbolism (the high heels are a symbol)
Give an example of a sham
Any kind of trick, lie or prank
The rhyme scheme of a sonnet (answer will be in letters)
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
Difference between alliteration and repetition
Alliteration is the repeating of a sound at the beginning of a word
Repetition is a word or phrase that gets repeated