RL 8.6 "from Esperanza Rising"Pg 176-178 Feb. 7

How does Esperanza's point of view about peasants affect her behavior?

• A. She treats them with kindness and respect.

• B. She initially sees them as untrustworthy and avoids them.

• C. She wants to befriend them but fears Mama’s disapproval.

• D. She envies their freedom and simple way of life.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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How does the audience’s understanding of Esperanza’s situation differ from her own?

• The audience knows she will regain her wealth.

• The audience understands that she is now just like the peasants she looks down upon.

• The audience sees that she will never adjust to her new life.

• The audience realizes that the peasants are actually wealthier than she is.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Which literary device is used when Esperanza assumes the peasants might steal her things?

• Foreshadowing

• Dramatic irony

• Hyperbole

• Symbolism

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What effect does dramatic irony create when Esperanza refuses to share the doll?

• Humor, because the audience knows the peasant girl will get another doll.

• Suspense, because the audience wonders if the girl will take it by force.

• Frustration, because the audience knows Esperanza's situation has changed but she does not.

• Fear, because the audience worries that Esperanza will be punished.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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How does Mama’s point of view contrast with Esperanza’s regarding the train car?

• Mama is embarrassed, while Esperanza is proud.

• Mama sees it as a necessity, while Esperanza sees it as beneath her.

• Mama enjoys the ride, while Esperanza is terrified.

• Mama resents their circumstances, while Esperanza accepts them.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Why does Mama apologize to the peasant girl’s mother?

• Because she feels Esperanza was disrespectful.

• Because she wants to give the girl the doll.

• Because she believes Esperanza should not have spoken at all.

• Because she is embarrassed to be in the same train car.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does Esperanza’s reaction to the peasant girl’s crying suggest about her character development?

• She decides to give the girl the doll

• She remains completely indifferent.

• She is beginning to feel guilt and shame

• She becomes angry at her mother for scolding her.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Which phrase best describes Mama’s overall perspective in this passage?

• Hopeful and wise

• Bitter and resentful

• Angry and defeated

• Indifferent and detached

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Why is Esperanza’s reaction to the train car ironic?

• She thinks she is above the peasants, but she is now one of them.

• She expects the train to be luxurious, but it is a freight car.

• She is excited for the ride, but it makes her ill.

• She believes the peasants will welcome her, but they reject her.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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How does Esperanza’s view of herself differ from the audience’s view of her?

• She sees herself as superior, while the audience sees her as struggling.

• She believes she is brave, while the audience sees her as weak.

• She thinks she is generous, while the audience sees her as selfish.

• She believes she is wise, while the audience sees her as naïve.

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