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Theme
Purpose
The House on Mango Street
The House on Mango Street
The House on Mango Street
100
What is theme?
The theme is the main lesson, moral, or subject of a piece of writing.
100
What are the four purposes for writing?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain, and Explain
100
What is the theme of the chapter "The House on Mango Street?"
A house isn't always a home
100
What is the theme of "Those Who Don't"?
The theme is to not judge something before you know it.
100
What is the purpose of "A Rice Sandwich"?
The Purpose of "A Rice Sandwich" is to explain to the reader how Esperanza was able to eat in the Canteen for a day.
200
How can you determine theme?
You ask yourself: "What lesson did the main character learn?" "What was the main idea of the text?"
200
What does it mean to persuade someone?
To convince them of your opinion.
200
What is the purpose of the chapter "The House on Mango Street"?
The purpose is to inform the reader about the living situation of the narrator.
200
What is the purpose of "Those Who Don't"?
The purpose is to inform the reader of the way outsiders behave in new neighborhoods.
200
What does Esperanza mean?
Esperanza means hope.
300
What is the theme? The Magna Carta was a document written in 1215 in England. This document took some of the King of England's power and gave it to the nobles. The nobles threatened to rebel if the King did not share his power. Since the creation of the document, power in England has been shared more equally with all people as it should.
Governments should treat people fairly.
300
What is the difference between informative and explanatory writing?
Inform: To give information without any bias Explain: To give information in a way that explains
300
What is the the purpose of the chapter "My Name"?
The purpose is to entertain the reader with the story of how her grandmother became married.
300
Why is Darius wise?
He is able to make complicated things simple.
400
Jaime and his brother went hiking one Saturday afternoon. Jaime packed a bag with water, snacks, and a pocketknife. Jaime's brother made fun of him for packing so much for a short hike. During their hike, Jaime and his brother took a wrong turn and got very lost. They had to spend the night in the forest. Without Jaime's snacks and water, they would have been starving and dehydrated.
Always be prepared.
400
What are examples of entertaining writing?
Comic, funny stories
400
How do Rachel, Esperanza and Lucy become friends?
They buy a bike together and share it.
400
What is the purpose of "And Some More"?
The purpose of "And Some More" is to entertain the reader with the girls jokes.
400
What does mama's hair smell like?
Mama's hair smells like bread.
500
What is the theme of this passage? Livia Bitton-Jackson survived the Holocaust along with her mother and her brother. The rest of her family was killed in concentration camps. Instead of seeking revenge against those who hurt her, Livia chose to forgive and rebuild her life.
It's better to forgive than live with anger.
500
What is the author's purpose? Student athletes should be allowed to count their sports as gym classes. Student athletes spend a lot of time practicing at games. They should be allowed to use their gym period as a study hall to complete their homework for other classes.
The purpose of this is to persuade the reader.
500
What is the purpose of the chapter "Meme Ortiz"?
The purpose is to explain the way Meme's house was built. The purpose was the entertain the reader with the story of Meme and the First Annual Tarzan Jumping Contest.
500
What is the theme of "The Family of Little Feet"?
The theme of "The Family of Little Feet" is to not grow up too quickly.
500
How does Esperanza say her and Nene are similar?
Their laughter is the same and sometimes they think the same. For example, when they both thought the house looked like Mexico.