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.