Definitions
What is the definition of culture?
The way of life in groups of people, meaning the way they do things
Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?
a. Bobby got into a fight with his dad
b. Karen called the rules stupid
c. Lily didn't know whether to tell the teacher she was being bullied or not
d. Steven was angry at Mary
C.
Lily was going through an internal struggle inside her own mind thinking about whether to make a certain decision
What was the accident that Frida Kahlo experienced?
a. A bus she was riding that collided with a pole.
b. A car she was riding that collided with a bus.
c. A bus she was riding that collided with a streetcar.
d. A truck she was riding that collided with a streetcar
C. streetcar
In the story, "By Any Other Name," what was the name of the indian girl that was in Santha's class?
a. Premila
b. Nabi
c. Nalini
d. Cynthia
C. Nalini
In the SIFT Chart, if the symbol is 'funeral,' what would be the analysis of that?
sadness, sorrow, grief, darkness
What is the definition of cultural heritage?
What society as a whole possesses regarding their culture in terms of beliefs, values, and ideas
Which of the following is an example of cultural heritage?
a. Mexicans celebrate Day of the Dead
b. A person from Salvadorian culture chooses not to eat pupusas
c. A person from Chinese culture chooses to celebrate Chinese New Year
d. Thanksgiving is a holiday that people should not celebrate
A.
Cultural Heritage covers a belief that a whole (most of the) culture partakes in
Which of the following was not one of the things Frida Kahlo painted?
a. Friends and Family
b. Still lives/spiritual scenes
c. Self portraits
d. Cars
In the story, "HAPA," what does the term "HAPA" mean?
a. Half Asian and half White
b. Half Asian and half Indian
c. Half Asian and half another race
d. Half Asian and half Mexican
C. Half Asian and half another race
In the SIFT Chart, an example of figurative language would be "My skin like an uncooked barley pancake." What would you write in the analysis portion of that?
The skin is being compared to a barley pancake because the person is very pale. It is an example of simile.
What is the definition of theme?
The writer's central idea or main message about life. The theme may be implicit or explicit.
Which of the following is an example of privilege?
a. "Every night after dinner my mother and I would sit at the Formica topped kitchen table."- Two Kinds
b. "She said it was because Indians cheat."- By Any Other Name
c. "I feel used," Mira raged.- Two Ways to Belong in America
d. "I've avoided most racial discrimination, but I do face a different kind of prejudice..."- HAPA
D.
Privilege is a special certain kind of right that is granted to someone and Kristen Lee has experienced that by avoiding racial discrimination.
What type of art style was Frida Kahlo associated with?
a. Romanticism
b. Realism
c. Surrealism
d. None of the above
C. Surrealism
What is the name of Amy's piano teacher in the story, "Two Kinds"?
a. Mr. Ching
b. Mr. Chong
c. Ms. Lee
d. Ms. Park
b. Mr. Chong
In the SIFT Chart, an example of tone would be "eyeing her sister with a mixture of envy and awe." What would be in the analysis portion?
The character was feeling a sense of jealousy and admiration for her sister. This would be portraying what the character's attitude would be.
What is the definition of privilege?
A special right or advantage granted to a particular person or group.
Which of the following is an example of imagery?
a. The aroma of garlic, basil, and salty fries filled the air.
b. The clock rang three times before the character fell down the stairs.
c. Her energy was as bright as the sun.
d. His dog was like a fluffy cloud.
A.
Aroma=smell
Imagery targets the five senses including smell
What was a reason Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera divorced?
a. Infidelity
b. Death of a loved one
c. The bus accident
d. Unsupportive of painting
A. Infidelity
In the story, "Two Ways to Belong in America," what are the attitudes that Bharati and Mira have towards living in America?
a. Bharati likes America and doesn't care while Mira also likes America
b. Bharati likes America but sympathizes with her sister while Mira feels used
c. Bharati doesn't like America while Mira likes America and doesn't care
d. Bharati likes America while Mira wants to fight people in America
B. Bharati likes America but sympathizes with her sister while Mira feels used
In the SIFT Chart, an example of imagery would be "It was a beautiful light- yellow wood, from a tree that grew in the yard." What would be the analysis portion?
This would be an example of imagery because it is portraying the sight of a light and yellow wood which imagery targets the five senses
What is the definition of allusion?
A reference to a well-known person, event, or place from history, music, art, or another literary work.
Which of the following is an example of allusion?
a. The weather was dry and dull this morning.
b. He was driving like Vin Diesel.
c. Mr. Fitwi is a very kind man.
d. The building was very old.
B.
Vin Diesel is a famous person and an allusion is a famous reference.
What kind of clothing did Frida Kahlo wear in a lot of her paintings?
a. Salvadorian dress
b. Mexican hat
c. Her mother's necklace
d. Tehuana dress
In the story, "Two Kinds," what happens when Amy performs at church?
a. The crowd goes wild and gives a standing ovation to her.
b. The crowd is quiet and awkwardly claps and Mr. Chong is the only one cheering.
c. Her parents get up and yell at her for being such a disappointment.
d. Her mom gets up and slaps her across the face.
B. The crowd is quiet and awkwardly claps and Mr. Chong is the only one cheering.
In the SIFT Chart, if the story was "Two Kinds," what would be the theme?
Any message that relates to identity, self-worth, or culture.