Figurative Language
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A comparison of two things using like or as is called what?

A simile

100

What is theme?

The message of a text

100

Who is the narrator of the story?

Esperanza

100

Who dies in the chapter, Papa Who Wakes up Tired in the Dark?

Abuelito,GRandpa


100

What is the title of the other book we read this year?

To Kill a Mockingbird

200

A direct comparison of two or more things WITHOUT using like/as is called a what?

Metaphor

200

When/where the story takes place

Setting

200

Who is the narrator's little sister?

Nenny

200

Who is Elenita?

Witch woman/fortune teller

200

What is Esperanza's last name?

Cordero

300

A description of something using the five senses is called...

Imagery

300

When you draw a conclusion or make an educated guess about something you read in the text, this is called a what?

Inference

300

How are Edna and Ruthie related?

Mother and daughter


300

Who is Esperanza's family member who was sick in "Born Bad?"

Aunt Lupe

300

What month is Mrs. Hersh's birthday? 

May

400

What are the five senses used in imagery? (You do not have to guess the order but you must get all 5)

Taste, smell, touch, sound, sight

400

The person who is telling you the story in a text is called the what?

Narrator

400

Who is the snobby neighbor who moves away?

Cathy

400
Where did Marin say she met Geraldo?

At a dance party

400

What is ASU Prep's motto this year?

Prep for college. Prep for careers. Prep for life.

500

When an item stands for a larger idea, this is called what?

Symbolism

500
When a term/phrase is repeated multiple times to create emphasis, this is called...

Repetition 

500
Who are the two sisters Esperanza becomes friends with, who buy a bike together and wear the high heels with her?

Rachel and Lucy

500

What shocking thing happens to Esperanza on her first day of work?

An old man kisses her

500

Which TWO tests are we taking next week?

Math and Science