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Esperanza Rising: Las Cebollas; Las Almendras

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Vocabulary: Analogies are equations in which the first pair of words has the same rela-
tionship as the second pair of words. For example:
DARK is to LIGHT as MERRY is to GLUM.

Both pairs of words are opposites. Choose the best word from the Word Box to
complete each of the analogies below.
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DULL is to EXCITING as _______________________ is to GRACEFUL.

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WRAP is to PRESENT as _______________________ is to INFANT.

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_______________________ is to NOTICEABLE as ELDERLY is to OLD.

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SWIMMING POOL is to RECREATION as _______________________ is to PROTECTION.

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OCEAN is to SEA as EMBARRASSMENT is to _______________________.

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GARBAGE is to _______________________ as PLAYTHING is to TOY.

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PRAISE is to _______________________ as BUILD is to DESTROY.

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_______________________ is to PERMANENT as COMMON is to UNUSUAL.

Answer the following questions using at least one complete sentence.
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Why does Esperanza feel like a misfit?

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Why does Mama believe that she and Esperanza are fortunate?

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How has Mama’s appearance changed since she left Mexico?

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Why is it difficult for Esperanza to do the jobs she is assigned?

1

How does Miguel help Esperanza?

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Why does Miguel decide to work in the fields instead of working on the railroad?

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How is the mystery of the bundle that Miguel and Alfonso had to water at each train stop solved?

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Why does Esperanza feel humiliated at bath time?

1

Why does Marta come to the jamaica?

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Why aren’t many of the workers at Isabel’s camp eager to strike?

1

Why do you think Esperanza tells Isabel that her current situation is temporary?

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Why are Mama and Esperanza so emotionally affected by the rose bushes that Miguel
and Alfonso plant?

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What do you think Mama means when she tells Esperanza, “Do you know I am so
proud of you? For all you are learning”? What is Esperanza learning?

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Do you think the workers should strike?

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What do the roses symbolize?

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What does the kitten that Marta holds symbolize?