House on Mango Street Flashcard 2

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is personification?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What event breaks Mamacita's heart forever?

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Her son sings in English.

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What does Esperanza want in her future house?

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She wants bums to sleep in her attic.

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What does it mean to be content?

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To be satisfied with what one has; not wanting more or different things.

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Provide an example of a metaphor from 'House on Mango Street'.

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Elenita tells Esperanza she sees a 'home in the heart'.

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Provide an example of a simile from 'House on Mango Street'.

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Esperanza says that Lois's toenails are like seashells.

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What is the significance of Esperanza's dreams for her house?

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They reflect her desires for independence and a sense of belonging.