Literary Devices
Describes something by comparing it to something else, using like or as
A simile
Always angry, wanted to be a nun and devote her life to Jesus. However, her parents forced her to marry Papi so that she could come to the U.S., depriving Mami of the future she wanted.
Mami
What is Xiomara's favorite snack?
Apples
How old is Xiomara?
15 years old
According to Ms. Galiano, what is spoken word poetry? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 52-92)
Poetry that is performed.
Describes something by comparing it to something else, WITHOUT using like or as
A Metaphor
He barely acknowledges his children and only speaks to Mami if it’s about Xiomara, Twin, or meals. Before Xiomara and Twin were born, however, He was a womanizer
Papi
What does Xiomara's name mean? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 1-51)
Warrior
Where is Xiomara from?
Dominican Republic
What day of the week does poetry club land on and why is she unable to join at first ?
Poetry Club is scheduled to meet on Tuesdays and Conformation Class lands on the same day.
When you give human like qualities to non human things; what writers use to bring non-human things to life.
Personification
Xiomara’s lab partner in biology class and eventually, her boyfriend. He’s not quite as tall as Xiomara, but he’s lean and handsome. Their relationship begins when Xiomara and him start brushing arms as lab partners, but they soon connect over rappers and hip-hop artists and start listening to music together in the park.
Aman
What did Aman and Xiomara go dressed up as for Ruben's Halloween party?
Green Super Heros
What have people told Xiomara for her entire life?
“Pero, tú no eres fácil” (“You’re not easy”)
Whose album do Xiomara and Aman first listen to?
Kendrick Lamar
descriptive language that causes people to imagine pictures in their mind
Imagery
Xiomara’s best friend. she is kind, generous, and extremely devout. She’s been friends with Xiomara and Twin since they were babies, so she is a sort of honorary family member.
Caridad
What stage name does Xiomara choose when Aman asks?
The Poet X
What does Mami do for work ?
What is Father Sean's interpretation of the story of Eve?
One should resist temptation.
A group of lines within a poem
Stanza
His real name is Xavier after a saint, but Xiomara only ever calls him _____ and sees the nickname as proof that they’ll always be a pair.
Twin
What class did Xiomara and Aman have together?
Biology Lab
How many attempts has Mami taken to have Xiomara make Confirmation?
What are the reasons she had to put it off?
This year is the THIRD attempt
The first year in 8th grade the class got full before Mami could sign them up
The second year Xiomara wanted to wait until Caridad got home from the DR
This year father Sean said she wouldn't be ready because her heart wasn't in it.
What are Mami’s three dating rules?
1. Xio can’t date, 2. At least until she’s married, 3. See Rules 1 & 2