Imagery
What color were her gloves?
White
What kind of job did Esperanza expect?
An easy job
What does nervous mean?
a word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal
What kind of school did Esperanza go to?
A Catholic School
What color was her dress and how did it make her look?
It was navy blue and made her look older
In reality, was Esperanza's job easy?
It was easy
What does scared mean?
fearful; frightened
What did Esperanza have to wear while working?
White gloves
What was Esperanza when she came home? (Physical appearance)
She was all wet from being pushed into an open fire hydrant.
What was the reality of how Esperanza's female coworkers treated her?
They laughed but let her know she could sit whenever she wanted to
What do prints mean in the context of the vignette?
The picture prints
Who found Esperanza her job?
Her Aunt Lala
What was in the coatroom she went into?
A bench
Did Esperanza expect to get a job soon?
She didn't, as she expected to begin looking two weeks later.
What does oriental mean?
of, from, or characteristic of Asia, especially East Asia.
What was Esperanza's aunt Lala doing in the kitchen?
Her Aunt Lala was drinking her coffee with a spoon
What image was portrayed about eating in the lunchroom?
Being alone and having men and ladies look at you.
How did Esperanza's father expect people who went to public school to turn out?
He expected them to turn out bad
What does negative mean in the context of the story?
a photographic image made on film or specially prepared glass that shows the light and shade or color values reversed from the original, and from which positive prints can be made.
What was the name of the company Esperanza worked for? (Must be the full name)
Peter Pan Photo Finishers on North Broadway