Vocab
Esperanza Rising
Types of…
Literary Devices
Other
100

What is the word for: ”Continuing to do something or existing for a long time, despite difficulty or opposition.”

Persistent

100
Who killed papa?

Bandits

100

“Papa is kind and generous” is an example of ______ characterization.

Direct

100

“The sun smiled and the wind whispered.” What literary device is being used twice here?

Personification

100

“I remember the first time I moved to a new city; it felt just like Esperanza.” What type of text connection is this an example of?

Text-to-Self

200

What is the word for: ”Feeling or showing hesitation or unwillingness.”

Reluctant

200

What is the reaction of Marta and the others when Esperanza sweeps for the first time?

They laughed and called her “Cinderella!”

200

When a character faces a conflict with themselves, it is a Man. vs ____ type of conflict.

Self

200

This is the type of imagery that describes taste.

Gustatory
200

Leaving questions empty on the exam will result in an automatic _____ points.

Zero (0)

300

What is the word for: ”Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.”

Optimism

300
Why is Abuelita unable to travel with Mama and Esperanza to the United States?

She is too sick and weak

300

When a story primarily uses the pronouns, “You” and “Your” to tell the story, it is written in the ________-person perspective.

Second

300

Emanuel, Abner, and Joshua never helped with homeroom duty is an example of _____ _____ (Two words).

Indirect Characterization

300

This is Ms. May’s favourite fruit. 

Bell Peppers

400

What is the word for: ”A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.”

Premonition

400

A character experiencing a conflict with their surroundings and environment such as natural disasters is an example of a Man vs. ______ type of conflict.

Nature

400

If you are confused about something, anything, in class, when is the best time to ask the teacher or assistant for help?

Now or Before the Exam

500

What is the word for: ”Exceptionally bad or shockingly evil.”

Atrocious

500

“Ms. May went to the store and stopped to look at the shoe section.” Which perspective is this written in?

Third-Person

500

What does “The River” in Esperanza rising symbolize?

Economic divide

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