Miguel's Prophecy Flashcard

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What is the main theme of Miguel's Prophecy Quiz?

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The harsh life of Mexicans in America during the 1930s.

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Who are the main characters in the story?

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Miguel and Esperanza.

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What point of view is used in the story?

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3rd person.

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'I stood on the other side of the river'?

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Metaphor.

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Whose perspective does the story focus on?

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Esperanza.

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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Define 'metaphor'.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the significance of the 1930s for Mexicans in America?

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It was a time of hardship and struggle for many Mexican families.

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What does 'point of view' refer to in literature?

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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What is the difference between 1st person and 3rd person point of view?

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1st person uses 'I' or 'we', while 3rd person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.