Esperanza Rising

Front

What is the point of view when the narrator uses the pronoun 'I'?

Back

First person POV

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What advice does Esperanza give Isabel at the end of the story?

Back

Don't ever be afraid to start over

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Which word does NOT describe Esperanza at the beginning of the story?

Back

Generous

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What event shows that Esperanza's internal character has changed?

Back

When she gives Isabel her doll

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What genre is 'Esperanza Rising'?

Back

Historical fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does 'privileged' mean in the context of Esperanza's life?

Back

Having special rights or advantages due to wealth or status.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the significance of Esperanza's doll in the story?

Back

It represents her childhood and the innocence she must leave behind.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How does Esperanza's character develop throughout the story?

Back

She learns resilience and empathy through her struggles.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the term 'historical fiction' mean?

Back

A genre where the story is set in the past and includes historical events or figures.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does it mean to 'start over' in life?

Back

To begin again after a setback or change.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3