English 9 ANC 5.3 QUIZLET

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using esperanza's character, the author's perspective regarding owning a home is

enjoying your home can make someone proud

the author's perspective about home ownership can be inferred through the characterization of esperanza's desire to

feel pride in "a real house

why was esperanza great-grandmother unable to forgive her great-grandfather?

for marrying her against her wishes

Esperanza is unhappy with the house on mango street because

it is not what she thinks a good house is

which is true about the house on mango street?

it is red and has tight front steps

why does esperanza express about her name?

it reminds her of sad Mexican songs

what is it about the house on mango street that makes esperanza remember it?

it represents disappointment and sadness

the house that mama and papa end up buying is different from what they said because

its the best they can afford

what can you infer about esperanza from the following quote regarding her grandmother?

she hope to accomplish things in her life

using " for the time being, mama says. temporary, says papa. but i know how these things go."

she thinks things will not change

Why did Esperanza want to change her name?

she wants a name that reflects her authentic self

in what way does esperanza plan on living different than her great-grand mother?

she wants to follow her dreams

What furture plan does esperanza have?

she will say goodbye to mango street

what can the reader infer regarding esperanza stories about her life?

she writes to create a sense of freedom from her environment

what is true about esperanza and the house on mango street?

the house makes her feel disappointed in her parents

what aspect of life does esperanza feel conflicted about?

the house on mango street

an author's perspective is

their point of view

why do mama and papa decide to buy a house?

they have broken water pipes

How does esperanza plan on remembering the house on mango street?

though her stories

what can you infer about the author's perspective about women from the following quote? "one day i will say goodbye to mango. I am too strong for her to keep me here forever."

women have the strength to overcome sad childhood memories

an aspiration is

a strong desire for achievement


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