Vocabulary pt. 1
Any arrangement, part, object, or formation resembling a rose.
A. Rosettes
B. Chandelier
C. Raggedy
A. Rosettes
Which of the following words matches with the definition?
strong or violent
A. Ferocious
B. Will
C. Babushka
A. Ferocious
How does Esperanza feel about her name?
She dislikes her name because of the woman she is named after.
If you were stranded on an island and could only bring three things with you, what would they be?
Answers may vary
Describe one moment in the novel that helps develop the following theme:
Our identities are tied to our names in a lot of ways.
-Geraldo No Last Name
-My name
-Red Clowns
Which of the following words matches with the definition?
A heavy object attached to a rope or chain to keep something from moving.
A. Rosettes
B. Cummulus
C. Raggedy
C. Raggedy
Which of the following words matches with the definition?
unable to control emotions
A. Canteen
B. Canteen
C. Hysterical
C. Hysterical
Why didn't Esperanza's mother finish school? Why was this ironic?
Esperanza's mother didn't feel as though she had the right clothing to wear. This is ironic because she is very intelligent and could have done well if the circumstances had been different.
What are two words you would use to describe the author's style of writing?
- Poetic
- Readable
- Descriptive
- Clear
- Metaphoric
- Goes outside the conventions
Find something purple and bring it back to your desk.
Nice!
Which of the following words matches with the definition?
Clouds that look like fluffy, rounded piles of cotton
A. Cumulus
B. Flijores
C. Flooring
A. Cumulus
Good job!
What did the nuns assume about Esperanza in "A Rice Sandwich"? Why didn't she correct them?
The nuns assumed that Esperanza lived in a noticeably run down area. She did not correct them because she was already embarrassed to live on Mango Street, and was too upset to discuss the situation.
Why did the author refrain from using quotation marks in her writing?
This showed the natural flow of the conversations Esperanza had, and went outside of the normal conventions of English just as the author did with this storyline overall. It also creates more intimacy in the writing.
Describe one moment in the novel that helps develop the following theme:
Women must protect each other.
- Hips
- Family of Little Feet
- Red Clowns
- Sally
- The Monkey Garden
- Alicia Who Sees Mice
- Marin
- Boys and Girls
Which of the following words matches with the definition?
lacking energy, listless and week from lack of nutrition and having a reduced number of red blood cells
A. Whitewalls
B. Canteen
C. Anemic
C. Anemic
Which of the following words matches with the definition?
a market
A. Fringe
B. Bazaar
C. Threshold
B. Bazaar
Draw one important symbol that shows up in the novella on your whiteboard.
Beautiful!
Find one quote in the text that shows the author's distinct style of writing. Describe what it proves.
Quotes may show the author's lack of conformity to the rules of grammar and English, her poetic style, her clarity, her use of vignettes, and the overall intimacy she tries to create within the story.
Describe one moment in the novel that helps develop the following theme:
We have to carve our own paths to achieve our dreams, despite the ones who hold us back.
- Sally
- Marin
- Alicia Who Sees Mice
- A Smart Cookie
- Any chapter in which Esperanza discusses her dream of leaving Mango Street, whether it is at the beginning or the end of the novel
Do 5 pushups!
Good job!
Which of the following words matches with the definition?
flammable liquid
A. Chanclas
B. Naphtha
C. Tembleque
B. Naphtha
What is one way Esperanza's life was shaped by living on Mango Street?
Answers may include
- It shaped her identity
- It helped her understand how society views her community
- It helped her understand what it means to grow up
- Many more answers!
Why do you think the author decided to write this story in vignettes instead of a traditional story?
This style allows the author to capture the fleeting moments of Esperanza's life. It also allows us to witness the stories of Esperanza's neighbors, rather than just her.
Describe one moment in the novel that helps develop the following theme:
As a society, we tend to be judgmental towards things we don't understand.
Any moment in the novel where Esperanza or those she loves face discrimination.