Literary Devices
What Literary Device is displayed: The ceiling smooth as a wedding cake
Simile
Who gets married?
Sally
Does Esperanza like the house on Mango Street?
Nope
Who is the main character?
Esperanza
What Literary Device is displayed: "...He hit her with his hands just like a dog"
Simile
What grade did she get married?
In 8th grade
Who is Esperanzas younger sister?
Nenny
What is the setting for The House on Mango Street?
A poor Latino community in Chicago
What Literary Device is displayed: "The moon the watches"
Personifications
Does she like being married? Why or why not? (All you need is a good explanation)
Yes, she can buy her own things. No, she is lonely and her husband has anger issues
What kind of hair does Esperanza have?
She has lazy hair
Who is the author
Sandra Cisneros
What Literary Device is displayed: "She looks at... the towels, and toaster, the alarm clock and the drapes."
Imagery
Name two or more things she stares at in her home
Toasters, towels, the alarm clock, the drapes, the walls, the corners, the smooth ceiling, the linoleum roses
What does the word Esperanza mean?
It means too many letters, sadness, or waiting
How old is the main character
Esperanza is 12 years old
Linoleum Roses show symbolism, what do they symbolize?
They symbolize beauty, resilience and desire for something better than a harsh reality
Where are the Linoleum roses
On the floor
Who is Esperanza named after?
Her great-grandmother
What year did this Book come out?
1984