House on Mango Street Flashcard 2

To be satisfied and at ease with one's situation; not wanting anything to change.

A neighbor who shares her poetry with Esperanza.

She tells Esperanza that writing will make her free.

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Lois's toenails are like seashells.'

A tall structure that helps support a building, often used in architecture.

Poetry serves as a means of expression and freedom for characters like Esperanza.

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

To give human characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas.

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

It shapes her experiences, aspirations, and understanding of her cultural background.