Esperanza Rising 1
Esperanza Rising 2
Characters
Literary devices and vocab
100

Why did Alfonso decide to take his family to the United States?

To begin a new life, to work and make money, to raise their social status. 

100

What surprise did Miguel have for Esperanza and her mother? (the thing they had on the train that they kept putting water on)

The roses from El Rancho de las Rosas. 

100

Two ambitious family members who do horrible things to get what they want and advance in life.

Tio Luis and Tio Marco
100

What compares two things WITHOUT using like or as?  "Life is a series of mountain peaks and valleys" 

A metaphor
200

What metaphor does Abuelita use for Esperanza's life?

Mountains and Valleys.......

Mountains = happy and positive moments in life, Valley= hardships of life. 

200

Why is Marta encouraging the workers to strike?

To get better wages, and better living conditions.

200

Esperanza's parents' names

Sixto and Ramona

200
What literary device is used when we read, "The valley lives and breathes" or "the sun hid shyly behind a cloud."

personification

300

Why are there problems between the landowners and campesinos?

Landowners have all of the land, money and power, while the campesinos have no land, and therefore no wealth or power. 

300

Why do they like shopping at Mr. Yakota's store?

He respects all people and treats people the same. His store has specialty items they need. 

300
This character is described as capricious. She loves to read poetry to the birds outside.

Abuelita

300

What type of literary device is this?

"Then like a caterpillar, she slowly inched flat next to him."

Simile
400
How could we describe Esperanza's life on Rancho de las Rosas?
A life of privilege, she was wealthy her family had servants.
400

What is the name of the disease that Mama contracts?

Valley Fever

400
Who are Miguel's parents?

Hortensia and Alfonso

400

What is a synonym for bestowed?

given

500

What is the name of the generous woman on the train who gives two chickens to Ramona?

Carmen

500

What does Miguel take from Esperanza's valise to help Abuelita travel to California?

The money orders Esperanza collected with her earnings.
500

Who is the character that wants all of the workers to unite and strike for better living conditions and higher wages?

Marta

500
Name the literary device used when Marta holds up the kitten at the striker's rally:


"This is what we are!" she yelled. "Small, meek animals!"

metaphor