Vocabulary Part 2
Here was a man who frequently eats in the staff _____.
canteen
He had this amazing voice – deep and ________, very calming.
velvety
What is Rosa Vargas’s life like?
tiring – she cries because her husband left her and her kids
Why does Mamacita's heart feel like it is breaking?
Her son is singing along to American commercials.
Who is Sally and how does Esperanza feel about her?
Sally is a girl at school that the boys like to talk about because she may be promiscuous. Esperanza observes her, but they do not appear to be good friends, and Esperanza notices that she does not have any friends at the moment. If anything, Esperanza envies Sally for her beauty, her experience with boys, and her sense of fashion.
If I appear ________, it's because I haven't eaten in a couple of days.
anemic
Name something that would taste velvety besides macaroni and cheese.
Answers will vary. Answers will be approved by Glover
Why does Alicia get up early to make tortillas?
Her father expects her to since her mother died.
Esperanza dreams of keeping _________ in her attic, so she will not forget where she comes from.
homeless people; bums
What does Esperanza learn from the trees?
The trees teach Esperanza to keep reaching for what she wants, and they show her it is possible to grow, even in adverse situations.
The hand was still ______ when Miguel shook it, weak and spineless
doughy
Provide me one example of a snap judgement.
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What does Esperanza notice about strangers who come into her neighborhood and new neighborhoods she drives through?
Strangers feel scared and unsafe in new areas.
Why does Esperanza's mother regret quitting school?
She did not have the right clothes.
What does Rafaela dream of?
Rafaela dreams of joining the people dancing in the bar on the corner, and maybe having a good time by flirting with some of the men before she gets too old. She also dreams of being Rapunzel, so she can climb down her own hair and escape the apartment.
He was left __________ for four minutes and suffered a brain injury.
dangling
What is an event where you might see someone strut?
graduation, etc. Answers will vary and be approved by Mx. Glover
Why does Alicia stay up so late each night?
She is studying for her classes at the college across town.
What does Elenita suggest for Esperanza’s future? Is Esperanza satisfied? Why?
Elenita tells Esperanza that she will find a “home in the heart,” but Esperanza is not satisfied. She wants something more specific, and she is very disappointed.
How does Esperanza characterize herself, in the vignette, "Beautiful & Cruel?"
Esperanza believes she is ugly and undesirable, but her mother tells her she will grow to be beautiful.
The residual heat will thicken the egg yolk sauce to become thick and _____.
velvety
Provide a synonym for the word, silp.
chemise
What character allows Esperanza to eat lunch at school?
Sister Superior
Why is Esperanza afraid of Sire?
Esperanza is afraid of Sire because Sire stares at her often, and it makes her self-conscious. She is also excited by his attention, but she does not want him to know.
What do the sisters predict for Esperanza? What advice do the sisters urge her to follow?
The three sisters predict that Esperanza will go far, but they urge her to come back to Mango Street for the people who cannot leave as easily as she can.