Question

purpose for reading: in this excerpt from esperanza rising, youll follow esperanza as she anxiously waits for her fathers return. as you read, pay attention to how the author crafts the mood and setting and how these elements interplay with esperanzas emotions and the underlying tension of the situation. ask yourself: how does the figurative language contribute to the mood of the passage? excerpt from esperanza rising, by pam muñoz ryan (1) papa had promised to meet her in the garden and he never disappointed her. she bent over to pick a red bloom, fully opened, and pricked her finger on a vicious thorn. big pearls of blood pulsed from the tip of her thumb and she automatically thought, \bad luck.\ she quickly wrapped her hand in the corner of her apron and dismissed the premonition. then she cautiously clipped the blown - rose that had wounded her. looking toward the horizon, she saw the last of the sun disappear behind the sierra madre. darkness would settle quickly and a feeling of uneasiness and worry nagged at her. (2) where was papa? he had left early that morning with the vaqueros to work the cattle. and he was always home before what is the effect of the metaphor \big pearls of blood\ on the readers understanding of the scene? it emphasizes the gravity of the situation, the tension of the injury and adds to it minimizes the severity of the injury, suggesting it is not serious. it implies the injury is common and not worth noting. it distracts from the main storyline and focuses on irrelevant details.

Explanation:

The metaphor "big pearls of blood" emphasizes the gravity of the injury. It makes the reader visualize the blood in a more impactful way, heightening the tension of the situation.

Answer:

It emphasizes the gravity of the situation, adding to the tension of the injury.