HOMS: Tone & "Papa Who Wakes Up Tired"-"Sire"

Which of the following is used when trying to determine the tone of a text?

• The details the author uses

• The words the author chooses

• The things the author describes in the text

• All of these

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How are tone & mood different?

• Tone is how the reader feels; mood is how the author feels

• Tone is how the author feels; mood is how the reader feels

• Tone is how the characters feel; mood is how the author feels

• Tone is how the author feels; mood id how the characters feel

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In "Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark," which of Esperanza's family members has died?

• Her father

• Her grandfather

• Her uncle

• Her aunt

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Why is the death of Esperanza's grandfather an important event in her life?

• Her grandfather always bought her things and encouraged her to write

• It is the first time she ever sees her mother upset

• It makes her realize that her father will not be around forever

• Her grandfather raised her when her father was at work

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In "Born Bad," why is Aunt Lupe an important person in Esperanza's life?

• She raised her as if Esperanza was her daughter

• She encouraged her to write

• She taught her how to swim

• She is a person Esperanza cared for when she was sick

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What does Esperanza use as a symbol for hope and inspiration throughout "Born Bad?"

• Light

• Darkness

• Writing

• Swimming

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In "Elenita, Cards, Palm, Water," what does Elenita mean when she tells Esperanza, "I see a home in the heart?"

• She thinks Esperanza will find happiness within herself

• She thinks Esperanza will find a house made out of heart

• She thinks Esperanza belongs on Mango Street

• She thinks Esperanza will never have a house

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In "Geraldo No Last Name," how do people think of Geraldo?

• As a nobody

• As a criminal

• As a successful business owner

• As Esperanza's father

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In "Edna's Ruthie," how are Ruthie & Esperanza similar to one another?

• They are both childish

• They are both creative & like writing

• They are both mature and wise

• They are both friends with Nenny

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Who is the character who Esperanza has a crush on in this section of the book?

• Earl

• Geraldo

• Sire

• Angel

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