Esperanza Rising Ch. 3-4 Flashcard

Front

Where will Abuelita stay when Mama and Esperanza leave Mexico?

Back

At the convent.

Front

What example of figurative language is shown in the sentence: 'The locomotive arrived pulling a line of cars and hissing and spewing steam.'?

Back

Personification.

Front

What did Miguel have in his pocket during Hortensia's story?

Back

A field mouse.

Front

Why is Esperanza shocked that Mama is telling Carmen 'the egg woman' about their troubles?

Back

Esperanza is shocked because when they lived in Aguascalientes Mama would have said it was inappropriate to tell 'an egg woman' their problems.

Front

How did Papa reward Miguel for protecting Esperanza when bandits were robbing the house?

Back

Papa treated Miguel to a day-long train ride to Zacatecas.

Front

Define 'figurative language'.

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Front

What is personification?

Back

A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

Front

What is the significance of the convent in 'Esperanza Rising'?

Back

It represents safety and a place of refuge for Abuelita when Mama and Esperanza leave Mexico.

Front

Explain the character of Miguel in 'Esperanza Rising'.

Back

Miguel is a loyal friend to Esperanza and shows bravery, especially when he protects her from bandits.

Front

What does the term 'Aguascalientes' refer to in the story?

Back

Aguascalientes is the place in Mexico where Esperanza and her family lived before leaving.