My Name
The name of the girl in the story, which means "hope."
Esperanza
What is a simile?
to compare two unlike things using like or as
Define symbolism.
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Define "characteristic."
a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.
Define the word "clamor."
A loud or harsh noise.
One main thing very important to the character's identity.
Her name
What is a metaphor?
To compare two unlike things (without using like or as)
Why do the speaker and their father live in an airport?
They are homeless.
Name 3 characteristics of Khadijah Williams.
answers may vary
Why was Amy embarassed during Christmas dinner?
The boy she liked was attending dinner, and her family did ___ (answers may vary)
What happened to the character's grandmother?
What brings the speaker of the poem happines?
To be a "weed"/not follow the crowd.
The speaker and their father wear the same clothes everyday and change terminals because...
They don't want to get caught.
From being homeless, Khadijah was able to turn around and attend this university.
Harvard.
What type of food did Amy's mother make for Christmas dinner?
Prawns, squid, tofu, cod, etc.
Finish the quote, "the Mexicans, like the ___, don't like their women strong." What other group are the Mexicans being compared to?
Chinese
Name all aspects of the acronym RACE.
Restate the question
Answer the question
Cite 2 pieces of evidence
Explain your evidence
What was the main form of symbolism in the story?
The bird trapped in the airport.
Spell the name of the girl that this story is about.
KHADIJAH.
Why is the name of the story "Fish Cheeks"?
It is Amy's favorite (but she acted disgusted over it during dinner!)
The name the character wishes she had.
Zeze the X
Why would the speaker rather be a weed than a flower?
The speaker values their independence.
Why is the bird symbolic?
It represents that the narrator can also be "set free" from this way of life and find a new home.
Name all aspects of the acronym STEAL.
Thoughts
Effect on others
Actions
Looks
Amy's mother gifted this to her as a sign that she knows what she is going through.
A tweed skirt.