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The House on Mango Street: 3-57_2022

The House on Mango Street: 3-57_2022

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Flashcard

English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.9, RL.6.3, L.4.5A

+18

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a vignette in literature?

Back

A vignette is a brief, evocative description, account, or episode that captures a moment or a character in a story.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define simile.

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'metaphor' mean?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another, implying a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain the significance of laughter in 'The House on Mango Street'.

Back

Laughter represents joy and connection among characters, but can also signify underlying tensions or conflicts.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of family in 'The House on Mango Street'?

Back

Family dynamics are central to the narrative, influencing Esperanza's identity and her responsibilities.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Mr. Benny's warning about shoes symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes the dangers of growing up and the societal pressures that young girls face.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify an example of personification in literature.

Back

Personification is giving human traits to non-human things, such as saying 'the wind whispered through the trees'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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