The House on Mango Street Vocab

What does the word 'Esperanza' mean in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Hope

• Dream

• House

• Street

In 'The House on Mango Street', what is the significance of the word 'Mango'?

• It is a type of fruit

• It is the name of a street

• It represents wealth

• It is a character's name

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Angry

• Indifferent

What literary device is used frequently in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

In 'The House on Mango Street', what does the house symbolize for Esperanza?

• Freedom

• Wealth

• Family

• Imprisonment

Which word best describes Esperanza's feelings about her neighborhood in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Pride

• Shame

• Indifference

• Joy

What is the primary theme of 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Friendship

• Identity

• Adventure

• Betrayal

In 'The House on Mango Street', which word describes the narrative style?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person

• Omniscient

What does the word 'vignette' mean as used in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• A short, descriptive piece of writing

• A type of fruit

• A character's name

• A street name

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'wistful', as used in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Joyful

• Nostalgic

• Angry

• Confused