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.