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WorksheetsVocabulary 3 - "House on Mango Street"
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the meaning of the term "sensory language"?
The sensory language in this vignette transports the reader to the scene.
language that connects to the senses (sight, smell, taste, sound, touch)
language that causes the reader to feel insensitive
golden retriever
the language spoken by your ancestors
What is the meaning of the word "vignette" in regards to literature?
Example: This vignette was written about the author's experience growing up in Chicago during the 1960s.
five golden rings
a short piece of descriptive writing, often with little to no plot detail
a short novel with only one character's point of view
a chapter from a book
What is the meaning of the word "theme?"
Example: What is the theme of this vignette?
a common opinion, or consensus
an idea that recurs in a piece of literature
a central idea of a text
linoleum
What is the meaning of the word "descriptive"?
Example: Your writing is so descriptive I can easily picture it.
serving or seeking to describe
easy to understand
appealing to every type of reader
crayons
What is the meaning of the word "marimbas"?
Example: "Or like marimbas only with a funny plucked sound to it..."
traditional Mexican cookware
a deep-toned sort of xylophone
cookie
small stones you find on the beach
What is the meaning of the word "annual"?
Example: "This is the tree we chose for the First Annual Tarzan Jumping Contest."
occurring once every year
a planned surprise
very strong and determined
popcorn
What is the meaning of the word "descended?"
Example: "The mother's feet, plump and polite, descended like white pigeons from the sea of the pillow..."
to roll across
to move or fall downward
to trudge endlessly
chocolate milk
What is the meaning of the word "cumulus"?
Example: "That up there, that's cumulus, and everybody looks up."
a white, fluffy cloud often having a flat base
low, gray clouds
a flock of migrating birds
apricots
What is the meaning of the word "frijoles"?
Example: "Your mama's frijoles."
reading glasses
beans
famous recipe for churros
crazy
What is the meaning of the word "slats"?
Example: "...and didn't even stop Refugia from getting her head stuck between two slats in the back gate..."
a unique locking mechanism
a thin, narrow piece of wood, plastic, or metal
intricate, overlapping wire decorations
bubble gum
