Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

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• Table of Contents

• Setting
• Character List
• Conflict
• Short Summary (Synopsis)
• Themes
• Mood
• Pam Munoz Ryan - Biography
• Pam Munoz Ryan - Biography
• Literary / Historical Information
• Genre

• Chapter Summaries with Notes / Analysis

• Aquascalientes, Mexico
• Las Uvas, Grapes
• Las Papayas, Papayas
• Los Higos, Figs
• Las Guayabas, Guavas
• Los Melones, Cantaloupes
• Las Cebollas, Onions
• Las Almendras, Almonds
• Las Ciruelas, Plums
• Las Papas, Potatoes
• Los Aquacates, Avocados
• Los Espárragos, Asparagus
• Los Duraznos, Peaches
• Las Uvas, Grapes

• Literary Analysis

• Character Analysis
• Plot Structure Analysis
• Exposition
• Rising Action
• Falling Action
• Climax
• Outcome / Resolution / Denouement
• Themes - Theme Analysis
• Point of View
• Quotes / Quotations and Analysis
• Symbolism / Motifs / Imagery / Metaphors / Symbols
• Key Facts
• Vocabulary



• Study Questions

• Study Questions / Multiple Choice Quiz
• Answer Key
• Essay Topics / Book Report Ideas / Study Questions