'Only Daughter'

Front

What advantage does Cisneros see in being the only daughter?

Back

She could think and create things as a would-be writer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Define 'flat' as used in the context of 'Only Daughter'.

Back

An apartment/home.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

How does Cisneros’s style and voice in 'Only Daughter' reflect her heritage?

Back

She uses a lot of Spanish words and phrases.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does Cisneros describe her father's reading habits?

Back

He reads sports magazines or pulp fiction, but he doesn’t read for literary value.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What inference can be made about Cisneros's feelings on being the only daughter?

Back

She believes that she may not be considered as valuable as a son.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is the significance of being the only daughter in a family of six sons according to Cisneros?

Back

It forced her to spend a lot of time by herself.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does Cisneros's family dynamic influence her writing?

Back

It provides her with unique perspectives and experiences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Front

What role does cultural identity play in Cisneros's work?

Back

It shapes her voice and themes, often reflecting her Mexican-American heritage.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What does Cisneros imply about gender roles in her family?

Back

She suggests that being a girl made her feel less valued compared to her brothers.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does Cisneros's relationship with her father affect her as a writer?

Back

It inspires her to explore themes of identity and belonging.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6