Vocabulary
What does "delicate" mean in the text?
Fragile and soft
How are the grandmother and granddaughter similar?
Both of them love nature.
What is the granddaughter compared to using a simile?
The blossoms of a jacaranda tree.
What explicit information tells us about the granddaughter's fears?
She trembled and was afraid of dark shadows and cries of animals.
Which word describes the cheeks of the grandmother?
downy
What is one difference between the grandmother and granddaughter's personalities?
The grandmother is strong and rooted, while the granddaughter is weak, scared ,and imaginative.
What does "like dry leaves rustling in a sack on a windy afternoon" describe?
The granddaughter trembling in fear.
What information can we gather about the grandmother’s role in the village?
She is a leader and caretaker, evident from her connection to the earth and strong hands.
What is an "armadillo"?
A mammal with a shell
Who is physically described as "plump"?
The grandmother
How is the grandmother's connection to the earth described? Use simile.
"Rooted to the earth, like an ancient tree."
Why is the granddaughter's fear of an armadillo significant?
to show how scared she is and nervous
What does "fluttered" suggest about the granddaughter's feelings?
She is scared.
What does the grandmother symbolize or repressent in the story?
strength and care
What is the granddaughter’s lips compared to?
As if she ate strawberries all day long.
How does the grandmother's description show her attitude toward life?
She is grounded, kind, and resilient, as seen in her rooted stance and warm eyes.
What does "rustling" describe in the context of the leaves?
Moving noisily
How does the granddaughter's fear contrast with the grandmother's behavior? Give one quotation from the extract that shows the diiference between them.
The granddaughter trembles at small things, while the grandmother stands tall and unafraid.
' powerful legs and sturdy feet rooted her to the earth.'
'She was afraid of the dark shadows and the cries of animals.'
Why are similes used to describe the granddaughter?
To emphasize her delicacy, vulnerabilit, and fear
What can we infer about the relationship between the grandmother and the granddaughter?
The grandmother provides a strong foundation for her granddaughter’s imaginative but timid personality. She cares about her granddaughter.