The House on Mango Street Vocabulary Word Wall

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alliteration

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the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words or phrases that are close together.

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allusion

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an indirect reference to something, meant to call it to mind without mentioning it by name.

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assonance

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the repetition of the same vowel sounds inside of words that are close together.

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coming of age

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a term used to describe the transition from childhood to adulthood. It is also a specific genre of literature that explores the process and experience of growing up.

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conform

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to follow the rules or customs of a group

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connotation

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the ideas and feelings that a word suggests beyond its literal, denotative meaning

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figurative language

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language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words and phrases and is used with the intention of creating an image, feeling, or deeper understanding for the reader.

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flat

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apartment

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defy

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to refuse to obey

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demeaning

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causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others