Quiz: “Our Blanket” & “The Latin Deli”

Name one writing strategy you know!

Match the term to the corresponding definition.

• a universal message or lesson about life

• Central idea

• Language that appeals to the five senses

• Simile

• a comparison using like or as

• Tone

• the way a character is described and developed

• Imagery

• the author’s attitude

• Characterization

"Our Blanket"

The line “We weave together like a thousand colored-wool strings” is an example of which writing strategy?

• imagery

• simile

• characterization

• tone

"Our Blanket"

The line “I feel strong. I feel accepted” demonstrates which writing strategy?

• imagery

• simile

• characterization

• tone

"Our Blanket"

The line “Muzlum portrays it differently like sharp rocks slicing deep into our skin” is an example of which writing strategy?

• imagery

• simile

• characterization

• tone

"Our Blanket"

Which statement best reflects a central idea of the poem?

• 1. Communities are likely to fall appart eventually. 

• 1. It’s okay to make judgments about people based on their religion.

• 1. Communities can provide comfort and safety in times of stress. 

• 1. We should feel ashamed of the worst people in our community. 

Which quotation best supports a central idea in the poem "Our Blanket?"

• "Everyone has their own opinion."

• "Sorry, sorry, sorry."

• "We become more and more strained under tension."

• "But we don’t let that affect us. We go on singing. And sharing. And loving. And caring. We are just like you."

"The Latin Deli"

Which line best demonstrates imagery?

• "The heady mix of smells from the open bins of dried codfish"

• “All wanting the comfort of spoken Spanish…”

• “who spends her days selling canned memories”

• “While listening to Puerto Ricans complain…”

"The Latin Deli"

Which line best demonstrates simile?

• “the green plantains hanging in stalks like votive offerings…”

• “who spends her days selling canned memories”

• “The heady mix of smells from the open bins of dried codfish”

• “a woman of no-age who was never pretty”

"The Latin Deli"

Which line best demonstrates characterization?

• “the green plantains hanging in stalks like votive offerings…”

• “Mergenues, the stale candy of everyone’s childhood.”

• “The heady mix of smells from the open bins of dried codfish”

• “a woman of no-age who was never pretty”