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Metaphor/Tone
Characterization
Symbolism
Conflict
Theme
100
This is the definition of a Metaphor.
What is comparing 2 different things that have 1 thing in common.
100
Sisters that Esperanza bought a bike with. Helps Esperanza enjoy childhood.
Who are Rachel & Lucy
100
This is what Red Balloon and Anchor symbolize.
What is Esperanza and Nenny?
100
These are the 2 main types of Conflict.
What is internal and external?
100
This is the definition of theme.
What is the moral/message of the story?
200
These are the 2 types of tone you use for metaphors.
What are dark and light.
200
Is very mature for her age and abused by her father. Causes Esperanza to grow up fast.
Who is Sally?
200
This is the symbolic meaning of the music box.
Who is Esperanza?
200
Is the following conflict internal or external? Esperanza wanting love. vs. Not wanting to be like women on Mango Street.
What is internal?
200
These are 2 things you should look at to discover the theme of a story.
What are conflicts and character change?
300
Is the following Metaphor light or dark toned? Spider’s leg eyelashes
What is dark?
300
Wants to get a good education and leave Mango Street. Her dad does not support her.
Who is Alicia?
300
This is the symbolic meaning of the mice.
What is Poverty?
300
Is the following conflict internal or external? Esperanza vs. Insecurities
What is internal?
300
This is a theme of The House on Mango Street.
What is Growing Up, Poverty, or Treatment of Women.
400
Is the following metaphor light or dark toned? Cherry lips
What is light?
400
Makes Esperanza feel guilty because she always inspired her to keep writing.
Who is Aunt Lupe?
400
This is the symbolic meaning of The Monkey Garden.
What is loss of childhood?
400
Explain the conflict women have on Mango Street.
They are treated unequally by the men and are abused. They are often trapped their houses.
400
A theme is usually this long.
What is 1-4 words.
500
Explain why the author uses Metaphors in their story.
What is to teach us about characters.
500
Name 2 of the Women that are trapped in their home.
Who are Minerva and Ruthie
500
This is the symbolic meaning of shoes.
What is maturity?
500
This is the main external conflict in the story.
What is Mango Street Community vs. The Lack of Opportunity?
500
Choose a theme and explain the characters and conflicts the author used to create that theme.
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