Plotline
Mexico
Conflict, symbol, or theme?
Onions
symbol
Metaphor or simile?
She is a beautiful flower.
metaphor
cautiously, carefully
Name three foods that are chapter titles in this book:
grapes, papayas, figs, guavas, etc.
Year when the story begins
1924
Conflict, symbol, or theme?
Person versus self
conflict
Define the meaning of the word "theme" in literature.
An overall message or lesson
a complete view in every direction
panorama
Which weather event that struck the U.S. over a period of several years was a big part of our story?
The Dust Bowl
Location of second setting (state and country)
California, USA
Conflict, symbol, or theme?
Roses
symbol
How is a theme different from a conflict?
themes are lessons taught by the story that still apply to us today
conflicts are major concepts that the story seeks to resolve or explore, pinning one individual or group against something or someone else
example: person vs. society
meditate moodily
brood
Which economic event that actually took place in the US was part of our story?
The Great Depression
Provide two reasons why Tio Luis wanted to marry Mama.
So he could be voted in for governor (and he wanted land!)
It was said that there was a "river" that separated Miguel and Esperanza. What did the "river" symbolize?
separation by social class
A character trait does NOT describe how a character looks. List two character traits that apply to Miguel.
kind, hard-working, compassionate, etc.
What does Esperanza mean in Spanish?
Hope
Describe the difference between a flat and a round character
Flat remains stable in terms of character traits; a round character changes and develops throughout the story.
Give an example of rising action that occurs before Esperanza and her family move out of the country of Esperanza's birth.
Papa's death
The fire
the Uncles and their scheming
Name two major themes of the story
examples could be...
Family can include many people, not just your birth family;
"Starting over" "Coming of Age" "Overcoming Hardship"
Give me an example of a simile
She is as sweet as candy!
dark, as in water
murky
What is a novena, and how was it included in the story?
It is a nine-day Catholic prayer; it was referenced when the family was back in Mexico.