house on mango street vocabulary. word parts in= into; within
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House on Mango Street Vocabulary
Word Parts
In= into; within
chand=candle
-ly
• resembling; like
de-down
her-heir
-ous= full of
Words
Twangy=sharp, vibrating sound
inherit=to receive property from one who has died
descended=to move from a higher to a lower place
dangle=to hang loosely and swing or sway to and fro
chandelier=decorative lighting fixture that holds a number of bulbs or candles
jutting=to stick out; protrude
anemic=pale; weak
ferocious=violent; cruel; fierce
wobbly=not physically steady or firm
LITERARY TERMS!
Simile/metaphor/image/allusion
A comparison between two unlike things.
Simile/metaphor/image/allusion
• A comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as”
Simile/metaphor/image/allusion
• A detailed description that plays to your five senses.
Simile/metaphor/image/allusion
• A reference to a famous, real thing inside work of fiction.
Simile/metaphor/image/allusion
• Esperanza just went to Disney World! She loves Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy.
Simile/metaphor/image/allusion
• Esperanza’s name is as lovely as a rose in springtime.
Simile/metaphor/image/allusion
• Esperanza had to eat a stale, sticky peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch yesterday.
Simile/metaphor/image/allusion
• Esperanza’s life is a journey of hardships and joys.