The House on Mango Street
In “Hairs,” how does Esperanza describe her mother’s hair, and what does it reveal about their relationship?
Answer: She says it “smells like bread” and describes it as comforting, showing she feels safe with her mother.
“My papa’s hair is like a broom, all up in the air.”
Simile
A comparison using like or as to compare two unlike things.
Simile
True or False: It is generally okay to use 1st person in a formal argumentative essay.
FALSE
What is the capital of France?
Paris!
In the vignette “A House of My Own,” how does Esperanza’s vision of a house differ from the one on Mango Street, and what does this reveal about her personal growth by the end of the book?
Esperanza imagines a quiet, clean, and independent space—a house “quiet as snow.” Unlike the cramped and chaotic house on Mango Street, this new house represents her dream of autonomy and self-expression. It shows she is beginning to define her identity and imagine a future on her own terms.
“I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!”
Hyperbole
An exaggeration that is used to emphasize a specific image.
Hyperbole
WHICH IS THE CORRECT FORMAT FOR EVIDENCE?
A. According to the text The House on Mango Street Cisneros states "I knew then I had to have a real house." (Cisneros 5).
B. In "The House on Mango Street," the author states, "I knew then I had to have a real house" (Cisneros 5).
B
Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
In the vignette “Four Skinny Trees,” Esperanza compares herself to the trees outside her window. What do the trees symbolize for her?
The trees symbolize strength, resilience, and not belonging—just like Esperanza. They are a metaphor for her own quiet resistance.
“The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
Personification
A form of figurative language that is uses to express an abstract idea using an item or words.
Symbolism
What is the correct format for a formal argumentative essay? (Think: How should the document be formatted?)
Font size 12, Double-Spaced
What is the value of π (pi) rounded to two decimal places?
3.14
In “Those Who Don’t,” Esperanza talks about how people feel when they enter her neighborhood. What point is she making about race and assumptions?
She highlights how outsiders feel scared of her neighborhood, but she feels the same way in theirs—showing that fear often comes from unfamiliarity and prejudice.
A dove is used to represent peace in a story is an example of _________.
Symbolism
Figurative expressions that are common in everyday speech.
Idiom
_________ is the claim that clearly states the argument in an essay. It is typically the last sentence in the introduction paragraph.
Thesis/Thesis Statement
What part of the cell is known as the “powerhouse”?
Mitochondria
In “Linoleum Roses,” what does the image of linoleum roses symbolize in Sally’s story, and how does it reflect Cisneros’s critique of traditional gender roles?
he linoleum roses symbolize the artificial beauty of Sally’s married life—pretty on the surface, but fake and confining underneath. It critiques how women are expected to find happiness in domestic roles, even when those roles are limiting or harmful.
"Time steals away your youth."
Personification
A term which features two words which appear to contradict each other but when put together create meaning.
Oxymoron
_______ means that you explain what is happening in the evidence/quote. ______ means that you explain HOW the evidence supports the claim.
Summarize/Analyze
Who was the president of the United States during the Great Depression and World War II?
FDR