The House on Mango Street

What is 'characterization'?

• The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

• A technique used to create suspense in a story.

• The method of describing the setting in a narrative.

• The way in which a plot is developed over time.

Define 'protagonist'.

• The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

• A character who opposes the main character.

• A minor character in a story.

• The setting of the story.

From whose perspective is 'The House on Mango Street' told?

• Esperanza

• Santiago

• Marisol

• Carmen

What is the main theme of 'The House on Mango Street'?

• One should never quit wishing because dreams really can come true.

• The importance of family and community support.

• The struggles of urban life and poverty.

• The journey of self-discovery and identity.

What literary device is used in the phrase 'Ms. Gaunt gave us a mountain of homework!'?

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

• alliteration

What is the setting of a story?

• The main character's journey throughout the plot.

• The time and place in which the story occurs.

• The conflict that drives the narrative forward.

• The moral lesson learned by the characters.

In which city does 'The House on Mango Street' take place?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Miami

Define 'conflict' in literature.

• A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

• A peaceful resolution between characters.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• A description of the setting in a story.

Define 'perspective' in literature.

• The emotional tone of the story.

• The viewpoint from which a story is told.

• The chronological order of events in the story.

• The main theme or message of the story.

What does 'hyperbole' mean?

• A literal statement that is always true.

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A concise statement that conveys a general truth.