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
