"A Private Experience"
What conflict is this story based on?
Unrest between Hausa Muslims and Igbo Christians
What is this story based on?
A real-life "Stanford Imposter"
"The House on Mango Street" is written in a series of what?
Vingettes
What does "Multimodal" mean?
Incorporating more than one mode of text in a product
Who is the author of "Accepted"?
Vanessa Hua
What is the moral of "A Private Experience"
Not to judge someone based on their religious and/or political beliefs, upbringing, or financial/ social status, etc.
What stereotype is "Accepted" centered around?
The model-minority stereotype
"The House on Mango Street" focuses on which community?
Mexican-American immigrant community
"Accepted" focuses on which community?
Korean-Americans; Asian- American immigrant community
Who is the author of "The House on Mango Street"?
Sandra Cisneros
Define "Prolepsis"
A literary device that uses flash forward
What is the moral of "Accepted"?
How damaging ("positive") stereotypes can be
The effect of high expectations on our actions and health
List at least 3 stereotypes that "House on Mango Street" is centered around
Gender stereotypes
Hispanic households/ familial responsibility
Poverty-stricken homes
What song did Adichie inspire, and one of her speeches was sampled in the song itself?
Beyonce's "Flawless"
Who is the author of "A Private Experience"?
Chimamanda Adichie
Define "Dichotomy"
the contrast between two polar opposite ideas or things
What are the 3 main themes that Hua writes about, not only in "Accepted" but her other texts, too?
Tradition v change
Self v society
Physical and mental wellness
List at least 3 themes covered in "House on Mango Street"
Poverty/ownership, family (struggles) , privacy, hope, embarrassment, Bigotry/judgement vs. acceptance/tolerance, growing up, gender expectations
Define "vignette"
A short explanation of an event, filled with imagery and descriptive language
Define "bildungsroman" and identify which short story it is associated with?
A coming of age story, House on Mango street
Describe the differences between Chika and the other woman.
Chika: Rich, formally educated, bystander
Other woman: Lower social standing, education through life experience, activist
Describe the model minority stereotype (and who it is applied to)
A term targeted mostly at the Asian American community, labeling them as high achieving and 'better" than other minority groups
Explain the flying/floating imagery that we have discussed in class, and list 3 examples from the vignettes
Trying to escape from reality / to a better life
1. Red ballon
2. Tarzan Jumping contest
3. Angel Vargas' death
What are the 5 modes of text?
Writing, Visuals, Sounds, Gestures, Space
In Adichie's mind, how do we balance "single stories"
Start by acknowledging a group's achievements before you focus on their tragedies