literary terms
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
What is theme?
Chicago
Where is Esperanza from?
What is the author’s name?
Sandra Cisneros
What is the theme of “The House on Mango Street”?
Wanting a better home
“I am tired of looking at what we can’t have.”
this means she wants to tired of wanting what she wants because she realizes that she may never have it.
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
What is symbolism
Mango Street
Where does Esperanza live now? mango
Where was the author born?
Chicago
What is the theme of “My Name”?
she's not content with her life
“When you leave you must remember to come back for the others. A circle, understand?”
Never forget ones family
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.juxtaposition?
Hope
What does Esperanza mean in Spanish?
What is the author’s known style of writing?
subsequent short story
What is the theme of “Hips”?
when its right to grow up
“She says she is in love, but I think she did it to escape.”
to get away from her family and get out on her own
a novel dealing with one person's formative years or spiritual education.
What is a bildungsroman?
Cross
What is one symbol of Esperanza’s ‘deep-rooted’ culture?
To whom is The House on Mango Street dedicated?
Marguerite Duras
What is the theme of “Marin”?
hoping something will change
“I have begun my own quiet war.”
she has deep hate but doesn't show it
the act of using rhetorical means to provide commentary on issues in a society.
What is social commentary?
What is one role of women in Latino society as shown in the novel?
What is one role of women in Latino society as shown in the novel? occupying a place by the window
What is one award that the author has won?
American Book Award
. What are the three themes repeated throughout the end of the novel?
Growing up,Hope for a better life, wanting to be a better person
“They will not know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind.
For the ones who cannot out.”
it means she wants to come back and she can go but her family cant