Vocabulary
Irony
whenever a person says something or does something that departs from what they (or we) expect them to say or do
the message woven throughout a novel, writing, etc.
What is the climax in Lord of the Flies?
When Piggy is killed
Who is the main character of "The House on Mango Street"?
Esperanza
Is this an example of personification? : The candlelight danced in the dark.
yes
Imagery
language that suggests how someone or something looks, sounds, feels, smells, or tastes
Simile
a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
Who is responsible for maintaining the signal fire?
the hunters/Jack's hunters/Jack's choir
The vignette "The House on Mango Street" reflects on what theme, tied to identity and cultural roots?
the theme of belonging
Identify if this is an example of a simile or metaphor: She has a heart of gold
metaphor
Vignette
A vignette is a short, descriptive passage that captures a moment in time. It can enhance a mood, develop a character, or describe a setting
Plot
the sequence of events or incidents that make up the main body of the narrative
What is the significance of Simon's death?
His death represents the boys' descent into savagery and loss of innocence. Simon was the only one that knew that the "beast" was the darkness inside all of the other boys.
What is the main idea of "House on Mango Street"?
finding identity and a sense of belonging
Personification
the act of giving a human quality or characteristic to something which is not human
Metaphor
a comparison between two things that are otherwise unrelated
What are two symbols in "Lord of the Flies"?
the conch, Piggy's glasses, the pig head, fire
Mood vs tone
tone is the author's attitude toward a subject and mood is how we are made to feel as readers, or the emotion evoked by the author
Characterization
the way an author or an actor describes or shows what a character is like