A figure of speech comparing two unlike things.

Which detail best supports that Esperanza is naive?

"A birthday kiss. I thought I would because he was so old.."

The feeling associated with a word.

The dictionary definition of a word., The literal meaning of a word.

An authors attitude in a piece of writing.

What is figurative language?

Using expressions that's meaning is not the same literally.

What is personification?

Giving human characteristics to something that is non-human

What is this quote from? "This is my house. Bliss."

A House of My Own (introduction)

Visually descriptive or figurative language in writing.

What does Esperanza long for?

A home she can call her own, Her own identity.

What sets an author apart from others.

Which is a relevant theme in the novel?

Where you come from doesn't define who you are.

A story or an account of events.

A short piece of writing that describes an aspect of a story

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1
Which of the following is not a story element?
Plot
Figurative Language
Conflict
Setting
2
What is a simile?
Using an object to represent an emotion.
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things.
Attitude or mood during a piece of writing.
Alternative spelling of smiley.
3
What does evoke mean?
To bring to mind.
Bent or twisted.
To receive.
To give a name to.
4
What is this quote from? "Most likely I will go to hell and most likely I deserve to be there."
Born Bad
Edna's Ruthie
Chanclas
Cathy Queen of Cats
5
Whose point of view is the story told from?
Cathy
Esperanza
Nenny
Lucy
6
Which detail best supports that Esperanza is naive?
"Someday I will have a best friend all my own."
"I think diseases have no eyes."
"A birthday kiss. I thought I would because he was so old.."
"I knew then I had to have a house. A real house."
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what is connotation?
The way a word sounds.
The feeling associated with a word.
The dictionary definition of a word.
The literal meaning of a word.
8
what is denotation?
A feeling associated with a word.
The dictionary definition of a word.
How a word sounds.
The literal meaning of a word.
9
What is a tone?
A contrast between two completely opposite ideas or things.
A style of writing.
An authors attitude in a piece of writing.
A vocal sound with reference to its pitch and strength
10
What is figurative language?
The literal meaning is also the figurative meaning.
Expressive definitions.
Using expressions that's meaning is not the same literally.
A metaphor.
11
What is Mrs. Fink's real last name?
Fink
Gamela
Finkelstein
Gemilla
12
Which vignette is Esperanza's first encounter with relationships/dating?
Red Clowns
Marin
Sire
The Monkey Garden
13
What is this quote from? "Bums, I'll say, and I'll be happy."
Mango Says Goodbye Sometimes
The House on Mango Street
A House of My Own
Bums in the Attic
14
Who wrote The House on Mango Street?
Sandra Cisneros
Laurie Halse Anderson
Walter Dean Myers
Elie Wiesel
15
What is personification?
A person on vacation
Giving human characteristics to something that is non-human
Giving non-human characteristics to something that is human
A figure of speech comparing two things
16
What is this quote from? "This is my house. Bliss."
Bums in the Attic
Beautiful & Cruel
A House of My Own (vignette)
A House of My Own (introduction)
17
What is imagery?
Words relating and describing images related to the senses.
Visually descriptive or figurative language in writing.
Comparing an object to an emotion.
A lot of pictures.
18
What does Esperanza long for?
A home she can call her own
Her own identity.
A new school
A boyfriend
19
What is this quote from? "We are tired of being beautiful."
Hips
Laughter
And Some More
The Family of Little Feet
20
What genre is The House on Mango Street
Biography
Non-fiction
Fiction
Mythology
21
Which vignette is about getting a new bike?
Chanclas
Alicia Who Sees Mice
Laughter
Our Good Day
22
What is a style?
Referring to one's clothing or outer appearance.
A uniform way to write well.
What sets an author apart from others.
A story or set of events.
23
What is Mrs. Fink's daughter's name?
Adalise
Sonya
Sarah
Eternity
24
What year was The House on Mango Street published?
2009
2012
1984
1990
25
What is a motif?
A misspelling of motive.
A type of novel that centers around the theme coming of age.
A style of writing that includes lots of alliteration.
A dominant idea.
26
Which is a relevant theme in the novel?
Family
Being kind will get you far in life.
Where you come from doesn't define who you are.
Friendship
27
Which vignette is about dancing at a party?
And Some More
Marin
Chanclas
A Smart Cookie
28
What is a narrative?
The person telling a story.
A story or an account of events.
Expressing the writers thoughts in an expressive way.
A biography.
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What is a vignette?
A photograph
A short piece of writing that describes an aspect of a story
A fortune cookie
A chapter
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What is the structure of the novel?
Problem solution.
Vignettes
A style of writing.
Cause and effect

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