Who are they?
Author's Techniques
Characterization
Surprise
100
A young person who admires Esperanza and helps her out around the house
Isabel
100
How are similes and metaphors different?
They BOTH compare two things; BUT, similes use the words "like" or "as," metaphors DON'T. Simile: She inched up close to him like a caterpillar. Metaphor: The clouds were puffy marshmallows in the sky.
100
Who is a poor-but-hard-working person who runs the ranch and helps plan the move to America
Alfonso
100
What was NOT a conflict in chapters 1-4? A. Esperanza being unhappy about being poor B. Esperanza not knowing how to do chores C. Esperanza and Miguel fighting D. Marta’s rudeness and dislike towards her
Esperanza and Miguel fighting
200
A young, poor person who is trying to reach their dreams of working on the railroad
Miguel
200
What do we call it when an author uses similes, metaphors, and personification?
Figurative Language
200
Who is/will be a MINOR character? Isabel, Mama, Miguel, Senor Rodriguez
Senor Rodriguez
200
Describe how the setting has changed from “Section 1” (chapters 1-4) to “Section 2” (chapters 5-9).
Before, Esperanza lived on a large ranch with vineyards. Now, she lives at a poor farm cabin in California.
300
E. An elegant woman who thinks positively and is adjusting well to their new life
Mama
300
What do we call it when an author includes hints about future events?
Foreshadowing
300
Compare and contrast Esperanza to her mother.
Esperanza is having a much more difficult time adjusting to peasant life than Mama is.
300
Compare and contrast Esperanza’s life “Section 1” (chapters 1-4) to “Section 2” (chapters 5-9).
Answers will vary
400
A woman who Esperanza and Mama adore, and had to be left behind in Mexico due to injury
Abuelita
400
What do we call it when an author uses descriptive writing that helps the reader visualize a picture in the mind?
Imagery
400
Compare and contrast Esperanza to her mother.
Esperanza is having a much more difficult time adjusting to peasant life than Mama is.
400
One of the ongoing themes in this book is that money, poverty, and wealth can cause conflict and division between people. Explain how this affects Esperanza’s relationship with MIGUEL.
Esperanza used to be very different than Miguel and "stand on the other side of the river," but not they are both poor so now they understand each other more.
500
A person who was a maid, but now is a helpful friend to both Mama and Esperanza
Hortensia
500
What do we called it when items or things are used to remind the reader of an important idea or theme?
Symbolism
500
How would you describe how Esperanza’s relationship has changed with Miguel?
In Mexico, their differences in terms of money divided them, but now they are both poor. They now have a better, more close relationship because Esperanza is less snobby.
500
One of the ongoing themes in this book is that money, poverty, and wealth can cause conflict and division between people. Explain how this affects Esperanza’s relationship with MARTA.
Marta dislikes Esperanza because Esperanza used to be rich; but Marta's father died fighting rich people in Mexico. So, Marta dislikes rich people.
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