NYPMD & My Name Text Comparison

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What type of conflict is characterized by a struggle between a character and an outside force?

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External conflict.

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What literary device uses descriptive language to create vivid images in the reader's mind?

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Imagery.

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What do Julia in 'I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter' and Esperanza in 'My Name' have in common?

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They both struggle with cultural expectations while trying to find their own identity.

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What is the tone of a passage that uses sarcasm to convey its message?

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Sarcastic tone.

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What are foil characters?

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Foil characters are characters that contrast with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

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What type of conflict involves a character facing internal struggles?

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Internal conflict.

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What is the purpose of imagery in literature?

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To create vivid and descriptive mental pictures for the reader.

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How do cultural expectations impact character development in literature?

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They create internal and external conflicts that characters must navigate to find their identity.

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What is the significance of tone in a literary work?

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Tone conveys the author's attitude toward the subject and influences the reader's emotional response.

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Can you give an example of external conflict in literature?

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A character fighting against societal norms or facing a physical antagonist.