Esperanza Rising Ch.10-14 FL Literal Meaning Quizs

“Would she ever escape this valley she was living in?”

• The valley represents Esperanza’s worry about her mother's valley fever.

• The valley symbolizes a physical location she wants to leave.

• The valley is a representation of her financial struggles.

• The valley signifies her emotional state of happiness.

“Esperanza’s eyes were on fire.”

• This metaphor means Esperanza was happy.

• This metaphor means Esperanza was angry.

• This metaphor means Esperanza was surprised.

• This metaphor means Esperanza was sad.

“Aguántate tanito y la fruta caerá en tu mano.”  Wait a little while and the fruit will fall into your hand.”

• This metaphor means be patient and good things will come to you.

• This metaphor means to take action immediately to achieve your goals.

• This metaphor means that you should not trust others with your plans.

• This metaphor means that you should always be prepared for the worst.

“In Mexico, I was a second-class citizen.”

• someone who is not been given the same rights as others

• someone who is considered more important than others

• someone who has more privileges than others

• someone who is treated equally in society

“What have I done to deserve this honor, mi reina?”

• This is a metaphor. Miguel teases Esperanza calling her my queen.

• This is a literal question about honor.

• This is a statement of gratitude.

• This is a rhetorical question about royalty.

“Then she flew over the river, a thrusting torrent that cut through the mountains.”

• This metaphor compares the river to a thrusting torrent cutting through mountains. It is also alliteration.

• The river is described as calm and peaceful, contrasting with the mountains.

• The river is personified as a character in a story.

• The mountains are depicted as a barrier to the river's flow.