Vocabulary
Comprehension Questions
Figurative Language
Characters
Random
100
A word that means "an exaggeration."
hyperbole
100
Name all six members of Esperanza's family (including her)
Mama, Papa, Carlos, Kiki, Nenny, and Esperanza
100
In Meme Ortiz House, the steps of the house are described as "all lopsided and jutting like crooked teeth". This is an example of _________________.
personification
100
Who's hair is described as little rosettes and smells like bread?
Mama's hair
100
What is the name of the author?
Sandra Cisneros
200
Figurative language is__________________language.
creative
200
True or false Rosa Vargas' kids are loved and well-taken care of by her.
false
200
"There are clouds that look like big fields of sheep." This is an example of _______________________.
simile
200
Which character is glamorous, sells Avon, and talks to the girls like they are adults?
Marin
200
In which city is Mango Street located?
Chicago
300
When an author applies "human characteristics" to an object or thing.
personification
300
Why did the police come after Louis' cousin? What can we infer about him?
That he has a criminal record, or is doing something illegal that's why he has a big fancy car and lots of money.
300
In Laughter, Esperanza describes Rachel and Lucy as having "fat popsicle lips". What is this an example of?
metaphor
300
Which character wakes up very early in the morning to make tortillas for her father?
Alicia
300
Where were the author's parents from originally?
Mexico
400
When an author compares two unlike things and uses "like" or "as".
simile
400
Why do you think that Alicia fears her father?
He might keep her from realizing her dreams of going to college and having a better life.
400
In And Some More, Nenny says "there are a million, zillion kinds" of snow. What is this an example of?
hyperbole
400
Which character is known for chasing and scaring girls but is calmed by watching the clouds in the sky?
Darius
400
What is one purpose for reading this book?
-to build vocab
-to understand figurative language
-to enjoy discussing a book with your peers
-to read a complete novel
500
The House on Mango Street is a collection of short pieces of writing called _________________ that together, create a complete picture of Esperanza's life.
vignettes
500
What are the girls doing in And Some More?
Looking at the clouds and seeing images and people in them.
500
True or False An idiom is a saying that doesn't mean what it literally says. For example, "It's raining cats and dogs."
True
500
Which character is described as "a red balloon tied to an anchor"?
Nenny
500
When is Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month (what are the dates)?
Sept 15-Oct.15