Having read the second vignette, “Hairs,” think about how

Cisneros creates vivid imagery in the novel, and then try to A RDN S SORENSIC

“Hairs” write your own paragraph of description.

What types of things does Find an example of a Find an example of a Describe the types of
the narrator compare her metaphor she uses: simile she uses: sentences Cisneros
mother’s hair to? uses in this vignette:

Now pick ONE of your family members

with hair you want to describe:

Key verbs to describe it: Key adjectives to describe it: The feel of it can be compared

The smell of it can be compared to...

Now write your own paragraph below (in a similar style to Cisneros’) focusing in on describing this person’s
hair. Remember to try and show how you feel about this person through your description.

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