English Class
What is the missing personality trait? Openness, agreeableness, extroversion, conscientiousness,
Neuroticism
The student and the teacher were walking along the hallway one dy when the student asked the wise young English teacher a very serious question. He said, "Teacher, what always ends everything?" The teacher responded...
The letter G!
What does it mean near the end of the book when Esperanza says, “When you leave you must remember to come back for the others. A circle, understand?”
If Esperanza leaves mango street, she must never forget those she knew.
This word refers to something that is so overused that it lacks originality an is unimpressive.
Cliche
What is the theme of “My Name”?
Identity
One of the rules of imagery is to _ and not _!
Show and not tell!
The - triangle has two equal sides and two equal angles.
Isosceles
Who and what is Esperanza talking about when she says, “She says she is in love, but I think she did it to escape.”
When Sally married the salesman to get out of the situation at home. It was not because she wanted to get married, she wanted to get away from her abusive father.
"I have tons of homework to do this afternoon" is an example of....
Hyperbole!
What is the theme of “Hips”?
Coming of age! Growing up!
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Name all 5 types of imagery!!!
The - triangle has three congruent sides and three congruent angles
Equilateral
In what city is this story set?
Chicago
Daily Double!!!
Unlike when I was a 7th grader, back in the good old days, nowadays cell phones and computers are ____.
What is the author’s known style of writing?
Vignette
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
Euphemism
I have keys but no locks, space but no room, you can enter but not go outside. What am I?
A keyboard!
What does Esperanza mean in Spanish?
Hope or expectation
deafening silence, clearly confused, act naturally
Idiots?....No, I mean they are examples of Oxymorons!
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
What literary device is this? "I am a red balloon."
The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
Theme!
We hurt without moving, poison without touching. We tell the truth and the lies. We are not to be judged by our size! What are we?
Words! This is English class after all!
What is this an example of "with windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath"
Personification
Definitions for this word include:take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully. Or cause (something) to resemble; liken.
Assimilate
Who are the people who run Esperanza's school ?
Nuns!