The prompt

2. The prompt How does Sandra Cisneros use figurative language throughout the story to help contribute to the emotional impact of the piece? What needs to be included in the STATE in order to answer the question? • Identify the figurative language • Say how it is used • Explain how it contributes to the emotional impact of the story on readers.

3. The Goodies • In the touching short story, “Salvador Late or Early” by Sandra Cisneros, metaphors are used by the author to convey Salvador’s pain and hurt to the reader. • In Sandra Cisneros’ short story “Salvador Late or Early,” the author makes use of similes to help readers to really picture Salvador’s life, and thus, sympathize with his suffering. • “Salvador Late or Early,” by Sandra Cisneros is a short story about a young boy named Salvador. In the story the author uses a lot of figurative language such as similes, metaphors, personification and imagery which help the reader to connect to Salvador a lot easier.

4. The “Needs Work-ies” • In the short story “Salvador Late or Early” written by Sandra Cisneros, Salvador is a small, poor boy who is trying to help his family. • In the short story “Salvador Late or Early”by Sandra Cisneros, the reader learns about Salvador, and how he helps to support his poor family every day. • In the short story “Salvador Late or Early” by Sandra Cisneros, there is a strong use of imagery about Salvador.

5. Scoring • If you received a 10/10, great job. That means your statement sufficiently answered the prompt. • If you received a 9/10, then you were very close. You probably only left out your answer to half of the prompt. • If you received an 8/10 or lower, you did not answer the prompt in your statement. If you received a 9 or lower on this assignment, you will need to submit a revised statement (on the back of your original paragraph) until it fully answers the prompt. This is due to me by Tuesday of next week, but you can submit it as you finish.