The House on Mango Street Crossward

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Across
  1. 2. In the "Hairs” chapter, Esperanza compares her mother's hair to the warm smell of a type of food. This food also represents nourishment.
  2. 4. Esperanza is still a child who views the world differently. In many scenarios she writes the simplistic understanding of the situation she sees or was in. This is a powerful form of a euphemism and diction. Cisneros does this by making Esperanza's writing style ____.
  3. 6. During the, "Red Clowns” chapter, Esperanza expresses her feelings of disgust and dread from an encounter that she had with a boy. This creates a certain mood to the story.
  4. 7. A character that Esperanza sees at school claiming all the boys love her and praising her external characteristics (81). This character is also a symbol of those who can't make choices in their lives and those who are victims of abuse.
  5. 8. “The [____] I belong but do not belong to”(110). Esperanza contradicts herself with a paradox.
  6. 13. At Esperanza's school, she mentions an "important” place where "special children” are able to eat lunch (43).
  7. 14. “Until then I am a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor”(9). Esperanza conveys her feelings of not being able to speak her mind to a best friend. Someone that she wants to talk to would be a ______.
  8. 15. Nenny talks about a mineral and exaggerates her thought by saying, "There are a million zillion kinds” (35).
  9. 17. “...with white walls”(24). Alliteration is used in this case to give a highlight on the wall color so that the reader is able to visualize the scene. Cisneros tries aiming to unlock this sense for more visualization of the scene.
  10. 18. A T. V. cartoon character that Esperanza refers to on page 62.
  11. 19. Instead of a traditional style, Cisneros uses short, small and simple ____ to organize the story.
Down
  1. 1. An oxymoron where Esperanza compares her ___ in English to hope and in Spanish, sadness
  2. 3. Esperanza briefly mentions another literary work while trying on shoes with her friends (40).
  3. 5. Aunt Lupe encouraged Esperanza to keep on writing her poems and never to give up no matter the circumstances. This is a powerful example of aphorism.
  4. 9. “...winter or summer, hot or cold”(71). Cisneros is trying to create a contrast within dialogue. This is an example of antithesis. She is showcasing _____.
  5. 10. these pets are compared to being asleep like "little donuts” (13)
  6. 11. “Four… ___ with skinny necks and pointy elbows”(74).
  7. 12. This is a popular holiday known for happiness, joy, togetherness and giving. Esperanza uses this holiday to compare it to her and her friends' feelings of joy.
  8. 16. A item that catches Esperanza's eye, something she wishes for (20).
  9. 17. This item ins't just an item, but it represents growing up and the transition from child to adult (The Family of Little Feet).