Abuelito Who

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, suggesting that one thing is another.

Front

Identify a metaphor from 'Abuelito Who'.

Back

'whose little eyes are string' is a metaphor used in the poem.

Front

What attitude does the speaker show towards her grandfather?

Back

The speaker shows love and concern towards her grandfather.

Front

What does the line 'who talks to me inside my head' suggest?

Back

It suggests that the speaker has good memories of Abuelito and feels his presence in her thoughts.

Front

How has Abuelito's daily routine changed?

Back

He used to play with his grandchildren, but now he is sick and sleeps all the time.

Front

What does it mean when someone is described as 'weak'?

Back

Being weak means lacking strength, either physically or emotionally.

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'can't come out to play'?

Back

It indicates Abuelito's inability to engage in activities he once enjoyed due to his illness.

Front

How does the speaker perceive Abuelito by line 14?

Back

The speaker perceives Abuelito as having become weak.

Front

What emotions are conveyed in 'Abuelito Who'?

Back

Emotions of love, concern, and nostalgia are conveyed throughout the poem.

Front

What does the speaker mean by 'talks to me inside my head'?

Back

It means that the speaker feels a connection to Abuelito through memories and thoughts.