Ch. 15 Review

Front

What was Paloma's mom's reaction when Paloma sneaked out?

Back

She was mad because she thought Paloma was dead and was waiting for that call.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'Her face turned as white as snow'?

Back

Simile

Front

What literary device is illustrated by the sentence 'The wave danced beautifully along the shore'?

Back

Personification

Front

What does it mean when Frida Kahlo's art is referred to as a national patrimony?

Back

It means her art cannot leave Mexico without permission.

Front

How would you describe Gael's reaction to Paloma asking about his father?

Back

Suspicious.

Front

Define 'simile' in literature.

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Define 'personification' in literature.

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

Front

What is the significance of national patrimony in relation to art?

Back

National patrimony signifies that certain cultural artifacts are protected and cannot be removed from their country of origin without permission.

Front

What emotions might lead a parent to react strongly to a child's sneaking out?

Back

Fear, worry, and anger are common emotions that might lead to a strong reaction.

Front

What are some common themes found in Frida Kahlo's art?

Back

Themes of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society.