Figurative Language/ Poetic Devices Question Trail for The House on Mango Street

Dig deeper into Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street with this engaging partner or small group figurative language activity. Students will answer 15 higher-level analysis questions related to Cisneros' use of poetic devices and figurative language in the novel. The self-checking format leads student pairs or groups through the 15 multiple choice questions in a circle trail, with correct answers unlocking the next question in the sequence. This encourages collaboration and critical thinking as students analyze Cisneros' literary techniques. Whether utilized as a review, formative assessment, or enrichment activity, this ready-to-implement question trail makes studying figurative language in The House on Mango Street more meaningful.