House on Mango Street Flashcard 2

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What is a pillar?

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A pillar is a tall, vertical structure that helps support a building or roof.

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What does it mean to strut?

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To strut means to walk with a proud, confident gait.

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What is a jukebox repairman?

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A jukebox repairman is a person who fixes and maintains jukeboxes, typically working during night hours.

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What is a simile?

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

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What does Esperanza want to be when she grows up?

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Esperanza claims she wants to be beautiful and cruel.

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What is the significance of the porch in a house?

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The porch is an architectural feature that provides a transition space between the outdoors and indoors, often supported by pillars.

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What does it mean to be proud?

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To be proud means to have a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities.

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What is the role of metaphor in literature?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting they are alike in a significant way.

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What does it mean to be tolerant?

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To be tolerant means to accept and respect different views, beliefs, or behaviors.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.