The House on Mango Street
Who was the author of The House on Mango Street?
Sandra Cisneros
What is Simile? Give an example
Simile is comparing two unlike things with like or as. Give an example
Writing about people things, events, and places,this includes, autobiography, and biography.
What is non fiction?
Central idea of a work ; the lesson learned.
What is theme?
These are are adjectives or words that describe a character personality
What are character traits?
Where were the two places the author lived the most?
In Chicago and Mexico
What is metaphor? Give an example.
Metaphor is comparing two unlike things without like or as.
An account of the writer own life.
What is autobiography?
Attitude a writer takes towards the subject or character.
What is tone?
These are things of indirect characterization. the speech, thoughts, effects, actions, looks
What is STEAL?
What was the theme of the novel?
The theme was to never give up and reach for your dreams.
What is a idiom ? Give an example
An idiom is an expression that means something different from the literal meaning.
Story that is written to be or acted for an audience.
What is a drama?
Scene in a movie or play , short story that interrupts present action.
What is flashback?
Vantage point from which a writer tells a story.
What is point of view
What is the conflict in the novel?
The family house was too little and in poor condition
What is imagery?
Imagery is language that appeals to the senses.
Language that uses figurative language ,speech, imagery,rhythmic language to express and appeal to reader's emotions.
What is poetry
Hero/good guy main character in fiction or drama.
What is protagonist
A person , place, thing, or event that stands for itself and for something beyond itself as well.
What is symbol?
Name three members of Espernaza family.
Three members are Nene, Espernaza mother and father
The use of sounds imitates or suggests meaning.
What is onomatopoeia?
Story that is passed on from one generation to another by mouth.
What is a folk tale?
Central problem around in the story.
What is conflict?
Overall feeling of the passage.
What is mood.