Inference
Based on this passage from the text, what can you infer about how Esperanza is feeling? " At the mention of Papa, Esperanza had a sinking feeling again."
She felt sad, and she missed her Papa.
Esperanza was sad because her father died. What is the cause and what is the effect?
Cause: Father died.
Effect: Esperanza was sad.
What does the author mean when she uses this phrase on page 94, "it appeared as if the mountains pulled away from each other, like a curtain opening on a stage..."?
That the mountains opened up as they got closer and suddenly the valley appears to them.
He is hopeful and excited for new opportunities.
There was a fire and the vineyard burned down. What is the cause, and what is the effect?
Effect: Vineyards burned down.
Esperanza was crying uncontrollably.
Based on the following quote, how do you think Esperanza is feeling?
" She crawled into bed as early as possible each night, curled her body into a tight ball, and didn't move until morning."
Sad, lonely, helpless, cold.
Esperanza had to move to California because her Uncle was trying to take over the farm, and force her mother to marry him. What is the cause and what is the effect?
Cause: Esperanza's Uncle was trying to take over the farm, and force her mother to marry him.
Effect: Esperanza had to move to California.
What is the author comparing when she says, " The road finally leveled out on the valley floor, and she gazed back at the mountains from where they'd come. They looked like monstrous lions' paws resting at the edge of the ridge."?
She is comparing the mountain to lions' paws.
According to the following quote, how to do you think Miguel is feeling about moving to California?
Miguel said ¨when i get to California i will work for the railroad.
He is hopeful.
Cause: Esperanza fed the babies raw plums
Effect: The babies got sick.
Is this a simile or metaphor? "Flat and spacious, like a blanket of patchwork fields."
Simile.
In the following quote, what can you infer about how Miguel is feeling?
"He looked tired and rumpled, but when he saw his parents, he jumped from the steps, grabbing his mother and hugging her then his father, clapping him on the back."
He is happy to see his family.
Mother gets sick because she is working in the fields and not used to the dust. What is the cause and what is the effect?
Effect: Mother gets sick.
What does Marta mean when she says the following to Esperanza? "What's the matter, silver spoon stuck in your mouth?"
That Esperanza is spoiled and rich.