The Right Words at the Right Time

In Leguizamo's memoir, "The Right Words at the Right Time," what were the "right words"?

• "Listen...instead of being a gangster--instead of wasting all your energy in class--why don't you rechannel your hostility into something more productive?"

• "Listen...Have you ever thought of becoming an actor?"

• "Listen...instead of being so obnoxious all the time--why don't you rechannel your energy your hostility and humor into something more productive?"

• "Listen...pay attention and become like all the successful nerds in society."

In his memoir, "The Right Words at the Right Time," Leguizamo realizes that the only way to fit in was to be:

• a nerd

• a gangster

• a cool guy

• funny

Choose the key vocabulary word that best completes the sentence below:

An immigrant considers the inability to speak the language a(n) __________.

• project

• career

• consent

• obstacle

Which is a clue that "The Right Words at the Right Time" is a memoir?

• It includes jokes

• It has a happy ending

• It talks about the author's clothing

• It describes an event in the author's life

In the context of 'The Right Words at the Right Time,' what is the primary theme of the memoir?

• A) Overcoming adversity

• B) The importance of humor

• C) The power of words

• D) The immigrant experience

Which literary device is most prominently used in 'The Right Words at the Right Time'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Anecdote

• D) Hyperbole

What is the significance of the 'right words' in the memoir 'The Right Words at the Right Time'?

• A) They are a turning point in the author's life

• B) They are a recurring theme

• C) They are a metaphor for success

• D) They are a symbol of friendship

In 'The Right Words at the Right Time,' how does the author describe their childhood?

• A) Joyful and carefree

• B) Challenging and transformative

• C) Lonely and isolated

• D) Adventurous and exciting

What role does humor play in 'The Right Words at the Right Time'?

• A) It is used to mask true feelings

• B) It is a tool for social acceptance

• C) It is a form of rebellion

• D) It is a way to connect with family

Which sentence best describes the author's realization in 'The Right Words at the Right Time'?

• A) Words can hurt more than actions

• B) Words have the power to change lives

• C) Words are often misunderstood

• D) Words are just words