WorksheetsFour Skinny Trees
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 14mins
The details in paragraph 2 help the reader infer that_
the trees will wither away and die
both Esperanza and the trees have hidden secrets
like the trees, Esperanza struggles to survive in harsh environment
the trees are stuck in the concrete sidewalk
Which sentence best summarizes the excerpt?
Esperanza vividly imagines herself as one of the skinny trees that resembles her in many ways.
Esperanza compares herself to the four skinny trees and is as determined to persevere despite the obstacles posed by the poor neighborhood.
Esperanza enjoys observing the trees that grow outside her window, and secretly wishes she could grow up just as strong as they are.
Esperanza admires the four trees that grow in front of her house, and compares them to her own family.
The reader can infer that the four skinny trees represent-
Esperanza's feelings of loneliness and insecurity
the city's attitude of neglect towards the neighborhood
Esperanza's wishes and dreams
pillars of strength and encouragement for Esperanza
Throughout the selection Esperanza expresses a sense of-
concern and compassion towards the trees
annoyance and rage towards the trees
respect and admiration for the trees
resentment and anger towards the trees
The reader can infer that the trees teach Esperanza-
to have confidence, resilience and determination to achieve her dreams
how to use her imagination in times of despair
how to appreciate the wonders of nature
to be grateful for the life she presently has
Read the following sentence
Four skinny trees with skinny necks and pointy elbows like mine.
The author uses the comparison to help the reader understand-
how Esperanza views the trees as a reflection of herself
how malnourished Esperanza was
that Esperanza had scrawny physical appearance
that Esperanza has four sisters
Read the following sentence from the selection
They are the only ones who understand me. I am the only one that understands them.
The author uses personification in this sentences in order to help the reader understand that the trees-
trigger emotional reactions in Esperanza and are a source of inspiration.
produce imaginary connection between Esperanza and her family
create a feeling of anger and rage towards her living conditions
feel overlooked and unappreciated by the residents of the neighborhood
