Mid Unit 2 ELA Assessment 5th

What is a metaphor?

• Comparing two things using like or as

• Comparing two things not using like or as

• Comparing two parts of the story

Why is Esperanza working in the field?

• Because she likes vegetables

• To get away from Miguel

• To stop watching the twins

• To save money to bring Abuelita to the United States

Identify the metaphor

• Josh is a couch potato

• Josh is like a couch potato

• Josh is as lazy as a couch potato

What does this metaphor mean "In Mexico we stand on different sides of the river."

• Miguel and Esperanza are on separate sides of the river.

• They are not allowed to be in a relationship because she is wealthy and he is her servant.

• They can't cross the river.

• Esperanza is in over her head.

What was Marta's reaction when Esperanza helped her during the Immigration sweep?

• Marta was upset with Esperanza.

• Marta was shocked that Esperanza helped her.

• Marta was thankful that Esperanza gave her an apron and a plan.

• Marta had no reaction.

Why are metaphors important in stories?

• They help the reader visualize what the author is trying to say

• To take up space on the page

• They are a non-fiction text feature

What was Esperanza's reaction to the people on the train ride?

• Esperanza loved the people on the train!

• The people on the train were just like Esperanza.

• Esperanza was surprised how rich and clean the people on the train were.

• Esperanza was disgusted by how dirty and poor the people on the train were.

This is where we meet the characters and the setting is described. What part of the plot structure is this?

• Rising action

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

This is the part in the story where it takes a turn and something important happens.

• Resolution

• Climax

• Rising action

• Exposition

How has Esperanza changed through out the story?