A House on Mango Street Vocab Flashcards
Vignette
a short scene that descriptively captures a single moment or a defining detail about a character, idea, or other elements of the story
Imagery
writing that appeals to a reader’s senses and that creates a picture in the reader’s mind
Novel
a long, written story about imagined people and events
Elms
a tree that has broad leaves which it loses in winter
Washroom
a room with washing and toilet facilities
Barrette
a typically bar-shaped clip or ornament for the hair
Rosette
a rose-shaped decoration, typically made of ribbon and awarded to winners of a competition
Metaphor
a type of figurative language in which an author makes a comparison between 2 unlike things WITHOUT using “like” or “as”
Figurative language
a way of expressing oneself that does not use a word’s strict or realistic meaning
Inherit
receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder
Syllables
a single, unbroken vowel sound within a spoken word
Vivid descriptions
“vivid” descriptions create a clear, crisp, and detailed idea of what something looks and feels like
Simile
a comparison between 2 things using “like” or “as”
Marimba
a musical instrument somewhat like a xylophone, consisting of a series of hard wooden bars, usually with resonators beneath, struck with small mallets; originated in Africa but popularized and modified in Central America
Racism
the belief that people who belong to certain races are naturally inferior to others
Snap judgement
a hasty decision or opinion; “snap judgements” often lead to stereotypes
Stereotypes
oversimplified ideas that states or generalizes one group to a certain or specific way
Ashamed
embarrassed or guilty because of one’s actions, characteristics, or associations
Regret
a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done
Content
happy and satisfied
Tame
not wild
Threshold
bottom of doorway, about to start something new
Cruel
purposefully causing pain or suffering
Assimilation
the absorption and integration of of people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture
Ferocious
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent
Homesick
experience a longing for one’s home after being away from it for a period of time
Perspective
how the characters view and process what is happening within the story
Foil
a character who is presented as a contrast to another character
