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Which literary device is being used in the following quote: "The house on Mango Street is like a _sick _dog, thin and grey, and cold in the winter."
Which literary device is being used in the following quote: "The house on Mango Street is like a _sick _dog, thin and grey, and cold in the winter."
- Metaphor
- Simile (correct)
- Imagery
- Hyperbole
Which theme is directly associated with the following quote: "There are only two things that are permanent in this world : death and taxes . "
Which theme is directly associated with the following quote: "There are only two things that are permanent in this world : death and taxes . "
- The Search for Identity
- The Power of Dreams
- The Reality of Growing Up (correct)
- The Importance of Family
Which item symbolizes the desire for a better life in the novel?
Which item symbolizes the desire for a better life in the novel?
- Mango Street
- The _empty_ lot next to Esperanza's house
- The _old_, _tiny_, _run-down_ house on Mango Street
- The _perfect_ house Esperanza dreams of (correct)
Which literary device is NOT being used in the following quote: "I wish I could fly to another place, where the smell of garbage is gone and the streets are clean and maybe people would treat you different and remember your name ."
Which literary device is NOT being used in the following quote: "I wish I could fly to another place, where the smell of garbage is gone and the streets are clean and maybe people would treat you different and remember your name ."
Which of these is NOT a theme discussed in the novel?
Which of these is NOT a theme discussed in the novel?
Flashcards
Direct Characterization
Direct Characterization
The writer explicitly describes a character's traits.
Hyperbole
Hyperbole
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
Imagery
Imagery
Descriptive language that creates visual representations in the mind.
Metaphor
Metaphor
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Symbolism
Symbolism
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Study Notes
Exam Study Guide Sections
- Section 1: Themes: Quotes from the book will be provided, and students must identify the corresponding theme.
- Section 2: Symbolism: Quotes from the book will be given, and students will need to identify the symbolism in the items mentioned.
- Section 3: Literary Terms: Quotes from the book will be given, and students must identify the literary device used. A list of terms to know is provided:
- Direct Characterization
- Hyperbole
- Imagery
- Indirect Characterization
- Metaphor
- Personification
- Simile
- Symbolism
- Theme
- Tone & Tone Shifts
- Section 4: Vignette Close Reading: Further study of vignettes is expected.
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