Summer of the Mariposas: Vocab
A ghost; a spirit
What is an apparition?
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.
What is a simile?
The legendary ghost who tells Odilia that her destiny is to bring the dead man's body back to his family in Mexico.
Who is La Llorona?
What is Mr. Bailey's other job?
What is a Counselor
Atone for a sin
What is penance?
A comparison of two unlike things.
What is a metaphor?
The magical item La Llorona gives to Odilia.
Where was Mr. Bailey born?
What is Delaware duh!
perspective of which a story is told
What is point of view?
Use of exaggeration to emphasize a point.
What is hyperbole?
(In age order) Who are Odilia, Juanita, Velia, Delia, and Pita?
What instrument did Mr. Bailey play in Middle School
What is the Trumpet
Traditional myths, tales and practices of people transmitted orally.
What is folklore?
Language that creates a mental image for the reader, using sensory descriptions.
What is imagery?
The town in Mexico that the dead body is from.
What is El Sacrificio?
What are Mr. Bailey' favorite sports teams?
Commanders, Nationals, Capitals and Wizards
To update something
What is modernize?
Using language that means the opposite of what you mean for humor or dramatic effect.
What is verbal irony?
Who is Ernesto?
The father of the Garza girls
Who is Mr. Bailey's favorite student?
He doesn't have one!