Mango Street and In-Class Essay Review

Question 1

What does TLQ stand for?

Accepted Answer

Transition, Lead-in, Quote

Question 2

What are the elements of a conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Restated Thesis, Lead-Out, Clincher

Question 3

How are you going to do on the in-class essay?

Accepted Answer

We have an in-class essay!?!, Essays are not my strength, but I'm going to do my best., I've got this!, A little nervous, but I'll do fine.

Question 4

True / False: When analyzing evidence, it is best to summarize the story.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

What does Esperanza want more than anything else?

Accepted Answer

To have a house of her own

Question 6

Which is not a theme in the novel?

Accepted Answer

Mango Agriculture

Question 7

Elenita, a local psychic, sees Esperanza's future. What is that future?

Accepted Answer

A home in the heart

Question 8

Who or what are the only ones who understand Esperanza?

Accepted Answer

The Four Skinny Trees

Question 9

What should always be supported throughout the essay?

Accepted Answer

Thesis Statements

Question 10

When the girls are playing double-dutch (jump rope) they start singing about what?

Accepted Answer

Hips

Question 11

Cisneros tells her story through short descriptive passages called what?

Accepted Answer

Vignettes

Question 12

The novel takes place in which American city?

Accepted Answer

Chicago

Question 13

True or False: An Introduction starts general and becomes more specific.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

An essay must have how many paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

As many as are needed

Question 15

Should the thesis be repeated exactly in the conclusion?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 16

A thesis statement requires what three elements?

Accepted Answer

Topic, Opinion, Reasoning

Question 17

Who marries Sally?

Accepted Answer

A marshmallow salesman

Question 18

What does Esperanza and Nenny want to buy at the antique shop?

Accepted Answer

A music box

Question 19

What is Esperanza's first job?

Accepted Answer

Developing photos

Question 20

What are the elements of an introduction?

Accepted Answer

Hook, Lead-In, Thesis

Questions 20