Elements
Give the definition of characterization.
Teacher decides if correct
What is the setting of House on Mango Street?
Chicago, Illinois
Who is the main character of our story?
Esperanza
What are the two types of conflict?
internal/external
What are the 5 senses? 5 sentidos?
sight, smell, touch, taste, feel
Where does Esperanza live? (city)
Chicago
How would you characterize Esperanza?
Teacher picks.
Assumptions we make based on marginalized groups.
Stereotype
Why does Esperanza feel lonely?
How is resolution different from a central idea?
resolution = end
central idea = message
What is identity?
Groups that we belong to that represent us
How does Esperanza feel about her house? Why?
Upset
She does not like how it represents sadness, its long, others can't say it, its her grandmas and she doesn't feel connected to her grandma
What's the difference between a metaphor and simile?
simile = like + as
Who is Cathy? Why is she callous?
Esperanza's friend who makes fun of hispanics