Literary Terms
What is a comparison using the words "like" or "as?"
Simile
Who crashed the car that he stole?
Louie's cousin
Why does Esperanza think she is going to have a bad time at her cousin's baptism?
What were we supposed to learn from Esperanza, Rachel, and Lucy walking around town in high heels?
Don't try to grow up too fast.
What is the author's full name?
Sandra Cisneros
What is a comparison NOT using the words "like" or "as?"
Metaphor
Why does Sally get say she gets married before eighth grade? Why does Esperanza think she does?
For love/to escape
What does Esperanza's name mean in English?
Hope
The Monkey Garden helps symbolize how Esperanza is losing her...
Innocence
Where is Esperanza's family from?
Mexico
When Esperanza says "Diseases have no eyes. They pick with a dizzy finger just anyone", what type of figurative language is she using?
Personification
Who is Esperanza's first crush?
Sire (But he has a girlfriend who can't tie her own shoes :/)
In what vignette does Esperanza tell a lie about herself? What lie does she tell?
The First Job. She lies about her age.
Esperanza uses this to explain the personalities/ the relationships of her family members.
Their hair.
Where does The House on Mango Street take place?
Chicago
A short, descriptive writing piece (the style The House on Mango Street is written in)
Vignette
Esperanza says her mom's hair smells like what?
Bread
What are Esperanza's siblings' names?
Kiki, Carlos, Nenny
This animal represents the spirit of Esperanza's great grandmother.
A wild horse.
Who in the story does Esperanza describe as waiting to be saved?
Marin
What is another name for a coming of age novel?
Who thinks Esperanza should learn from their mistakes? What mistake did this person make?
Esperanza's mom. She let shame get in the way of her pursuing her education.
Why does Esperanza decide to leave Mango Street in the end?
To come back and help those who cannot get out.
What place/object is used both to symbolize freedom/comfort and restriction/unhappiness?
House/home
How long does the course of the book span?