Esperanza Rising Plot
What special occasion was supposed to happen in the beginning of the story?
Esperanza's 13th birthday
Who is the main character in the story?
Esperanza Ortega
What is this an example of?
BRRRRRR, SCREEECH!, WOW!, YIPEE!
Name one reason why writers use figurative language.
2. to communicate ideas
3. To make readers connect with the characters within the story.
What happened to Papa?
He was killed by bandits
True or False: Miguel is Esperanza's cousin
False
A ________________ is comparing two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"
Simile
"The tiny red ant climbed up the broken twig" is an example of imagery.
Which of the five senses does this example activate?
Sight
What happened to Esperanza's home?
It was burned down
Who is trying to take over the ranch?
Tio Luis
A ______________ is like a tongue twister:
Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Alliteration
"The cloud was fluffy like cotton candy."
What TWO UNLIKE things are being compared in this simile?
What is the name of Miguel's mom?
Hortensia
If someone says, "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!"
What do they actually mean?
They are very hungry/ starving.
When someone says, "You're taking forever!", they actually mean..
The other person is taking too long..
Where did Esperanza's family plan to escape to?
California
Who helped Esperanza's family plan their escape in secret?
Personification gives a human quality to a non-living thing. Give an example of personification using this line:
"The trees _______________ in the wind."
"The trees danced in the wind."
Give an example of an onomatopoeia.
Buzz, Crash!, Beep!, Roar!, Ring!