The House on Mango Street Identifying Figurative Language

How does Esperanza describe her relationship to Nenny?

• They are best friends

• It is broken down like their house

• She is like a balloon tied to an anchor

• It is like Carlos' and Kiki's relationship

Esperanza says that her name reminds her of _____.

• sad Mexican songs

• fancy chandeliers

• men shaving

• Sunday mornings

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence from 'The House on Mango Street': 'My name is the Mexican records my father plays on Sunday mornings.'

• A) My name is the Mexican records

• B) My father plays on Sunday mornings

• C) Mexican records

• D) Sunday mornings

What literary device is used in the sentence: 'The house is small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath.'

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

In 'The House on Mango Street', Esperanza compares her name to which of the following?

• A) A muddy color

• B) A beautiful flower

• C) A bright star

• D) A gentle breeze

Which of the following sentences from 'The House on Mango Street' contains a simile?

• A) The house is small and red.

• B) My name is like the Mexican records.

• C) The windows are holding their breath.

• D) The street is a river of cars.

What is the effect of the personification in the sentence: 'The windows are holding their breath'?

• A) It creates a sense of anticipation.

• B) It describes the size of the windows.

• C) It shows the color of the windows.

• D) It indicates the age of the house.

Which sentence from 'The House on Mango Street' uses hyperbole?

• A) The house is small and red.

• B) The windows are so small you'd think they were holding their breath.

• C) My name is the Mexican records.

• D) The street is a river of cars.

What does Esperanza mean when she says her name is 'like the number nine'?

• A) It is a lucky number.

• B) It is a sad and awkward number.

• C) It is a powerful number.

• D) It is a beautiful number.

In 'The House on Mango Street', what does the metaphor 'a balloon tied to an anchor' suggest about Esperanza's feelings?

• A) She feels free and happy.

• B) She feels trapped and burdened.

• C) She feels excited and adventurous.

• D) She feels calm and relaxed.