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  • What is the adverb form of “happy”?
    Happily
  • How do adjectives and adverbs help writing?
    They add detail and description
  • What does "inherit" mean?
    To receive from parents or family
  • What does "raggedy" mean?
    Worn out or messy
  • What does the story teach about poverty?
    It affects how people see themselves
  • What is the difference between sight and vision in the poems?
    Sight is physical; vision is understanding
  • What is anaphora?
    Repeating a word at the start of lines or sentences
  • What do the poems say about human experience?
    People learn to live through loss or change
  • What does an adverb tell us?
    How, when, where, or to what extent
  • What does “resign” mean?
    To give up or accept
  • What does “humble” mean?
    Not proud
  • What do symbols do in writing?
    Show deep or abstract meanings
  • What is iambic pentameter?
    A rhythm of 10 syllables (da-DUM da-DUM...)
  • What is a rhyme scheme?
    A pattern of rhyming words in a poem
  • What is a septet in poetry?
    A stanza with 7 lines
  • How many lines are in a sonnet?
    14
  • Why is Esperanza unhappy with her name?
    She feels it doesn't fit her
  • What is alliteration?
    Repeating the same starting sound
  • What is personification?
    Giving human qualities to non-human things
  • What symbol is used to show deeper meaning in the poems?
    Light, darkness, and eyes
  • What does "authority" mean?
    The power to control or make rules
  • What does "sassy" mean?
    Bold or confident, sometimes rude
  • What does “assuredly” mean?
    Certainly or definitely
  • What poem did we study with iambic pentameter?
    “She ruled in beauty...”
  • What is an example rhyme scheme?
    ABBA ABBA CDE DEC
  • What does iambic mean?
    A pair of syllables: one soft, one strong
  • Who is the main character in The House on Mango Street?
    Esperanza
  • What is hyperbole?
    An extreme exaggeration
  • What does “noble” mean?
    Honorable or of high moral character
  • What is an octave in poetry?
    A stanza with 8 lines
  • What is one symbol in The House on Mango Street?
    The house = identity/dreams
  • What is one big theme in The House on Mango Street?
    Identity
  • What does "velvety" describe?
    Soft and smooth like velvet
  • What does "doughy" mean?
    Soft and squishy like dough
  • In “The red apple is sweet,” which word is the adjective?
    Red and sweet
  • What does “mortal” mean?
    Human or able to die
  • What does "anemic" mean?
    Weak or pale
  • What are the two poems to study by Emily Dickinson?
    “We Grow Accustomed to the Dark” and “Before I Got My Eye Put Out”
  • What does “divine” mean?
    God-like or holy
  • What is a simile?
    A comparison using “like” or “as”
  • In “She runs fast,” which word is the adverb?
    Fast
  • What theme is shown when Esperanza wants to leave her neighborhood?
    Dreams and escape
  • What is the theme of “She ruled in beauty”?
    A beautiful woman who is also noble and humble
  • How does Dickinson show inner strength?
    Through symbols of vision and acceptance
  • What does “light” represent in the poems?
    Hope or understanding
  • What is an adjective?
    A word that describes a noun
  • What is epistrophe?
    Repeating a word at the end of lines or sentences
  • Why does Dickinson use dashes in her poems?
    To create pauses and emotion
  • What does “dark” mean in Dickinson’s poem?
    The unknown or confusion
  • What does “modest” mean?
    Simple or not showing off
  • Who are some important people in Esperanza's life?
    Her family and neighborhood friends
  • What does an adjective do in a sentence?
    Describes a person, place, or thing
  • How can you spot an adverb?
    It often ends in -ly
  • What does "pleated" mean?
    Folded or creased in fabric
  • How does Esperanza feel about her current house?
    Disappointed and ashamed
  • What does “rend” mean?
    To tear apart
  • What is the adjective form of “quickly”?
    Quick
  • What is Esperanza's dream?
    To have her own house and a better life
  • What does “naught” mean?
    Nothing
  • What does "lopsided" mean?
    Uneven or unbalanced
  • What is an adverb?
    A word that describes a verb, adjective, or adverb
  • What is symbolism?
    Using objects or actions to represent bigger ideas
  • What is the theme of “Before I Got My Eye Put Out”?
    Finding understanding without physical sight
  • What does "canteen" mean?
    A cafeteria or lunchroom
  • What is a triplet in poetry?
    A stanza with 3 lines
  • What does the house represent in the story?
    Poverty and broken dreams
  • What is a metaphor?
    A direct comparison saying one thing is another
  • Where does Esperanza live?
    A poor neighborhood
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