MCL-Unit 2 Intro Terms to Know

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What does it mean to be Latino?

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To be Latino means to identify with the cultural and ethnic heritage of Latin America.

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What is a good example of Hispanic/Chicano/Latino diaspora?

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The Mexican-American community in the United States.

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What themes are explored in Salazar's poem "Here is the Land"?

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Identity, belonging, and connections between people and their land.

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What type of story is "The Circuit" and who is the main character?

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"The Circuit" is a coming of age story following the life of a young Mexican boy named Francisco.

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How does the "trickster" character manifest in the "Maria Sabido" short story?

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Maria fashions a life-sized doll out of her clothes and pours honey all over it, hiding under the bed waiting for her husband.

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Define diaspora in the context of Latino communities.

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Diaspora refers to the dispersion of people from their original homeland, often maintaining cultural connections.

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What is the significance of identity in Latino literature?

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Identity is often explored as a complex interplay of cultural heritage, personal experience, and community belonging.

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Explain the concept of 'borderland' in literature.

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'Borderland' refers to the cultural and social space between two or more identities, often highlighting conflict and blending.

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What role does cultural heritage play in Latino identity?

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Cultural heritage shapes individual and collective identities, influencing values, traditions, and social connections.

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What is a common theme in coming-of-age stories within Latino literature?

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A common theme is the struggle for self-identity amidst cultural expectations and societal challenges.