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Homework Resources (for Families)
Esperanza Rising: Que ions about “Las Almendras” Name: Date:
Directions: Reread “Las Almendras” (almonds) in Esperanza Rising and answer the que ions below. Quote accurately from the text in your answers.
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On page 128, Esperanza is helping to shell almonds. The author describes an almond as “like two hands pressed together, pro- tecting something inside.” Then as Esperanza cracks one open, the text says: “... then pulled the meat from its defenses.” How is the almond a metaphor for Esperanza? Be sure to use details from the text in your answer.
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