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?
1. Identify the figurative language
2. Say how it is used
3. Explain how it contributes to the emotional impact of
the story on readers.
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.
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.
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.