Vocabulary
The House on Mango Street
Othello
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Literary Terms
100
What word means showing a readiness to fight?
belligerent
100
Who is the protagonist in the novel?
Esperanza
100
Which character commits suicide?
Othello
100
Who said, "Tain't Logan Killicks Ah wants you to have, baby, it's protection. Ah ain't gettin' ole, honey. Ah'm done ole."
Nanny
100
What is meant by the term motif?
a recurring idea or pattern
200
What word mean to enlarge orincrease especially in size, amount or degree.
augment
200
What do the old ladies at the funeral tell the main character she must do?
come back to Mango Street to help those who can't leave
200
Who is the prostitute?
Bianca
200
If you're putting Janie's names in order, this would be her second name.
Jannie Killicks
200
What is meant by the term antagonist?
something or someone against the protagonist
300
What word means subject to individual will or judgment without restriction?
arbitrary
300
What is a symbol of magic and freedom for the neighborhood children?
an abandoned garden
300
Who helps Iago follow through with his evil plans?
Rodrigo
300
Who was a "citified" man?
Joe Starks
300
What is meant by the term imagery?
words evoking senses
400
What word means characterized by wrmth of feeling?
ardent
400
Where is the play set?
in Venice and Cyprus
400
Who died of kidney disease?
Joe Starks
400
What is meant by the term theme?
idea or message
500
What word means to destroy the composure of?
abashed
500
Who were the comadres?
mother's female friends
500
Who did Othello choose to be his officer?
Cassio
500
The story is told in flashback to whom?
Phoeby Watson
500
What is meant by the term tone?
the attitude of the author
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