Main Characters
This character is a young Dominican girl with a passion for writing poetry.
Ana Rosa
the moral, message, or lesson the author wants you to learn
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things by stating that one is the other, suggesting a similarity between them. It does not use "like" or "as," which distinguishes it from a simile. Metaphors are often used to create vivid imagery or to convey deeper meanings and emotions.
Define character motivation
The reason behind a characters actions, feelings, and thoughts.
In what chapter did the community support Ana’s aspirations?
The gri gri tree
Name all of Ana Rosa's siblings
Guario, Roberto, Angela
In "The Color of My Words," the theme of perseverance is exemplified through Ana's determination to pursue her passion for writing despite the many challenges she faces.
Define personification
Something being described as if it were human
What motivates Guario to protect and support Ana as she navigates her dreams?
Why did Ana Rosa stop writing?
Guario's death
This entity poses challenges for Ana and her community, reflecting the struggles of those living in the Dominican Republic.
The government
The theme of this chapter is resilience.
"The colors of power"
What are all the parts of R.A.C.E
Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain
What external conflicts motivate Ana to seek her identity and voice within her community?
The sell of D.R.
What are the 4 parts of Reciprocal Reading?
Predict, Summarize, Clarify, Question
Ana often feels nervous around him, reflecting the typical feelings of a young girl in love
Angel
The common theme of the chapter, "My Brother's Friend?
LOVE
Define character dialogue
the spoken words and conversations between characters in a story, play, or other forms of narrative.
Money
What does cite evidence need?
Quotation marks, page number, sentence starter
This character owns the local colmado, serving as a gathering place for the community.
Senor Garcia
What is the overall theme of the book, "The color of my words?"
Self- discovery
Define character perspective
The way a character thinks or feels about something.
Experiences
Beliefs
Values
Attitudes.
What internal struggles does Papi face that drive his actions and impact his relationship with Ana?
Drinking
Not being Ana Rosa's dad
What does a statement do? What punctuation do you use?
Tells you about something. Ends with a period.