"One Stop Left" and Figurative Language

Why is Gina happy to go to Pasteleria de Los Angeles?

• She wants to finish her list and go home

• She wants to have some delicious food

• She wants to get medicine for her stomach

• She wants to meet a friend

What happened to Gina’s grandfather when she was young?

• He opened a bakery

• He moved away

• He passed away

• He started a new job

How is “enveloped” used in the passage?

• To mail something

• To take care of what needs to be done

• To talk about something pleasant that has happened already

• To cover or surround it completely

Why are Gina’s memories of her grandfather similar to the bread?

• They both happen in bakeries

• They are both fresh

• They are both from France

• They both have a sweet scent

What does the phrase “Gina added an explosion of color to the tray…” mean?

• Something that is bright and attracts attention

• Something that is easily broken and makes a mess

• Something that is big and takes up a lot of space

• Something that calms down her excitement

What does Señor Córdova mean when he says his granddaughter is like a bird?

• She acts nervous when she is in a new place

• She likes to visit places she’s never been before

• She often rushes from one place to another

• She enjoys singing

What context clue is used to help find the meaning of the phrase: “Señor Córdova’s face shone like sunbeams.”?

• Gina followed his joyful glance to the faded black-and-white family photo next to the cash register.

• ...Reminding Gina of her grandfather, who loved talking about his own youth in China.

• What’s it like where your family lives?

• As she sipped her spiced hot chocolate and ate her marranito...

What figurative language is used in the phrase: “Señor Córdova’s face shone like sunbeams.”?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

Based on your answer to the previous question, what does the phrase "Señor Córdova's face shone like sunbeams." mean?

• His face looked brighter during the daytime

• His face showed a warm, happy expression

• His face glowed in the lights of the bakery

• His face was covered in sweat

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