Across
- 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.
- 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 ____.
- 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.
- 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.
- 8. “The [____] I belong but do not belong to”(110). Esperanza contradicts herself with a paradox.
- 13. At Esperanza's school, she mentions an "important” place where "special children” are able to eat lunch (43).
- 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 ______.
- 15. Nenny talks about a mineral and exaggerates her thought by saying, "There are a million zillion kinds” (35).
- 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.
- 18. A T. V. cartoon character that Esperanza refers to on page 62.
- 19. Instead of a traditional style, Cisneros uses short, small and simple ____ to organize the story.
Down
- 1. An oxymoron where Esperanza compares her ___ in English to hope and in Spanish, sadness
- 3. Esperanza briefly mentions another literary work while trying on shoes with her friends (40).
- 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.
- 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 _____.
- 10. these pets are compared to being asleep like "little donuts” (13)
- 11. “Four… ___ with skinny necks and pointy elbows”(74).
- 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.
- 16. A item that catches Esperanza's eye, something she wishes for (20).
- 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).