Esperanza Rising Metaphor Practice

Esperanza Rising Metaphor Practice

Unit 2: Mid Unit Review

Multiple Choice

Metaphor: When the characters listen for the heartbeat of the earth/land...

What is being compared?

• The earth is being compared to the river.

• The earth is being compared to the characters' homes.

• The earth is being compared to the characters' life problems.

• The earth is being compared to animals.

Multiple Choice

What does this metaphor mean?

“Did you know that when you lie down on the land, you can feel it breathe? That you can feel its heart beating?”

• Papa loves the land and feels very connected to it. He is very appreciative and grateful for what the land provides.

• Papa does not love the land and is not connected to it. He hates all of the problems his family is going through.

• The earth does not actually have a heart beat.

Multiple Choice

What does this Metaphor mean?

“But there was no reassuring thump repeating itself. No sound of the earth’s heartbeat. Or Papa’s.”

• Esperanza feel connected to this new place. She is excited to be living in a new place without any problems.

• Esperanza does not feel connected to this new place. It is a long way from home, and from the life she lived with her papa.

• The earth does actually have a heart beat.

Multiple Choice

What does this Metaphor mean?

“Miguel, did you know that if you lie on the ground and stay very still, you can feel the earth’s heart beating?”

• Esperanza and Miguel feel connected to this new place. They are enjoying life now.

• Esperanza and Miguel does not feel connected to this new place and still cannot hear the earth's heart beat.

• The earth does not actually have a heart beat.