House on Mango Street Vocab

What does the word 'Esperanza' mean in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Hope

• Dream

• Joy

• Peace

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In 'The House on Mango Street', what is the significance of the word 'Mango'?

• It represents a fruit.

• It symbolizes Esperanza's home.

• It is a metaphor for growth.

• It is a type of tree.

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Which of the following words best describes the tone of 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Melancholic

• Joyful

• Sarcastic

• Indifferent

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What does the word 'vignette' mean as used in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• A short, descriptive piece of writing

• A type of fruit

• A small house

• A kind of dance

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In 'The House on Mango Street', what does the word 'sire' refer to?

• A father

• A king

• A boyfriend

• A teacher

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What is the meaning of the word 'nenny' in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• A nickname for a sister

• A type of food

• A small animal

• A piece of furniture

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Which word describes the structure of 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Linear

• Cyclical

• Fragmented

• Chronological

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What does the word 'chandelier' symbolize in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Wealth and aspiration

• Darkness and despair

• Family and tradition

• Nature and freedom

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In 'The House on Mango Street', what does the word 'baptize' signify?

• A religious ceremony

• A new beginning

• A farewell

• A celebration

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What does the word 'meme' refer to in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• A humorous image

• A family member

• A type of dance

• A childhood friend

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