Sonnets
How many lines are in a sonnet?
14
What does the word "sojourn" mean in this sentence?
So pack your bags, get ready to embark upon your upcoming sojourn, and embark on your next great adventure!
An upcoming trip!
How many paragraphs are in an argumentative essay?
6
What is the name of the main character?
Esperanza
Does Ms. Garcia have a homeroom?
No
How many quatrains are in a sonnet?
3
Based on the sentence, what does the word "satiating" mean?
After satiating their appetites, they finally faced the roller coaster.
Fulfilling or satisfying
What is this an example of?
For example, “Mahomes stayed in the pocket to throw a pass nowhere near a Chiefs offensive player on a first-down and ten play in the fourth quarter” (Source 1)
Evidence
Who is the writer/author of The House on Mango Street?
Sandra Cisneros
How many siblings does Ms. Garcia have?
2
What is the rhyme scheme for the quatrain below?
With eager eyes and laughter's joyful sound,
They wander through the world, as yet unbound,
Their dreams a tapestry of colors bright,
Unfolding in the soft embrace of night.
AABB
What does the word "retaliate" mean?
Tempted to retaliate, she chose a brighter path, pivoting away from the drama.
To respond to an insult or injury with similar actions
What is this an example of?
The 2024 superbowl was rigged because there were odd calls, Taylor Swift was used to make more money, and there were rumors of scripting.
Is the House on Mango Street fiction or nonfiction?
Fiction
What's the name of Ms. Garcia's boyfriend?
Tom ❤
How many syllables are in this line?
Though often overshadowed, they still shine bright
11
In the context of the passage, what does "at the expense of" mean?
With today’s intense pressure to succeed, many teens are pushed to take on too many responsibilities at the expense of sleep, exercise, and free time.
Without consideration for.
Why did the writer of this essay include this sentence if they are arguing that school should be shorter?
Some people may think shortening school hours would make students less academically prepared for their work.
To explain the counterargument and then argue against it
How does the setting shape Esperanza's character?
(Answers Vary - Ex. she wants a better house, she wants a real friend, her self-esteem is low)
What college did Ms. Garcia go to?
SJSU
What's thee tone of the quatrain below? Give three words that help you determine it.
Amidst the shadows of the fading day,
I find myself adrift in silent gloom,
As whispers of the wind, in mournful sway,
Echo the ache within this empty room.
Sad/Depressed/Grief — "gloom," "mournful," "silent," "ache," "shadows"
What does the phrase "hectic schedules" mean in the passage?
I’ve witnessed so much anxiety related to these hectic schedules: students pulling the fire alarm during midyear exams, kids sobbing in class, and even a girl fainting during a test
Busy and chaotic timetables.
Which claim is stronger and why?
1. School should be shorter to accommodate the learning needs, mental health, and extracurricular activities of students.
2. School should be shorter because students could do different things with their time and have more fun.
1, because there are three specific reasons to support the argument
One theme of The House on Mango Street is ________. What evidence from the story do you have to support this?
What degree did Ms. Garcia get in college?
Theatre Arts!