10 Questions
What is the purpose of using metaphors like 'the leg of the table' or 'the heart of the city'?
To compare qualities of different objects
In the context of the story, what does the sentence 'Lencho prayed to God. His eyes see into our minds.' suggest?
Lencho believes God can see one's true intentions
How are negative words used for emphasis in sentences like 'Lencho showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the money.'?
To highlight Lencho's indifference
Which idea is expressed emphatically using negative words in the story?
The trees lost all their leaves.
What is the function of using relative clauses in sentences like 'All morning Lencho — who knew his fields intimately — looked at the sky.'?
To provide additional information about a noun
In the context of the story, what does the metaphor 'the heart of the city' suggest?
The city is a living organism with critical functions.
Which sentence from the story emphasizes an idea through a negative word?
The trees lost all their leaves.
What is the purpose of using a hidden relative pronoun in sentences like 'The house — the only one in the entire valley — sat on the crest of a low hill'?
To simplify sentence structure.
Which idea is expressed through the metaphor 'the leg of the table' in the story?
Stability and support.
How does using a metaphor like 'the leg of the table' enhance the description in the story?
By creating a vivid image for readers.
Test your understanding of the story 'A Letter to God' where Lencho writes a letter to God asking for a hundred pesos. Explore whether Lencho's faith is rewarded and what happens next in the story.
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