1. Looking at tone, symbolism and theme in “My Name” by Sandra Cisneros
Analysis Writing
Looking at tone, symbolism and theme in “My Name” by Sandra Cisneros

2. Organization Topic Sentence/Thesis Statement Transition/Set up Quotes
Direct Quotes
Explanation/Analysis
Conclusion
Organization

3. Topic/Thesis Sentence
A. In the short essay, “My Name,” Cisneros creates a shift from that of a mournful, disappointed tone to one of wild rebellion.
B. There is a definite tone in “My Name” that tells the reader how the narrator feels about her name.

4. A. Be specific and name the tone or theme that you will discuss.
Topic/Thesis Sentence
A. In the short essay, “My Name,” Cisneros creates a shift from that of a mournful, disappointed tone to one of wild rebellion.
B. There is a definite tone in “My Name” that tells the reader how the narrator feels about her name.
A. Be specific and name the tone or theme that you will discuss.

5. A. Cisneros used vivid imagery to set up a mournful tone.
B. Cisneros uses vivid imagery to set up a mournful tone.

6. A. Cisneros used vivid imagery to set up a mournful tone.
B. Cisneros uses vivid imagery to set up a mournful tone.
B. Use PRESENT tense.

7. Sentence Length
A. The tone begins somberly. Esperanza does not like her name. She rebels against it.
B. The tone begins somberly. Because Esperanza does not like her name, she rebels against it.

8. B. Use varied sentence length.
A. The tone begins somberly. Esperanza does not like her name. She rebels against it.
B. The tone begins somberly. Because Esperanza does not like her name, she rebels against it.
B. Use varied sentence length.

9. Using Direct Quotes I.C.E. Introduce your quotation
Use Signal Phrases (ex. Cisneros describes…)
Cite your quotation
MLA (Cisneros 1).
Explain your quotation
What does the quote mean?
How does it apply to your topic?
Using Direct Quotes

10. A. The thesis of the vignette isn’t presented near the beginning.
B. The thesis of the vignette is not presented near the beginning.

11. B. Do not use contractions.
A. The thesis of the vignette isn’t presented near the beginning.
B. The thesis of the vignette is not presented near the beginning.
B. Do not use contractions.

12. Point of View
A. Cisneros effectively portrays a rebellious tone.
B. I think Cisneros effectively portrays a rebellious tone.

13. A. Do not use the first person.
Point of View
A. Cisneros effectively portrays a rebellious tone.
B. I think Cisneros effectively portrays a rebellious tone.
A. Do not use the first person.

14. A. The name “Zeze the X” is a symbol of Esperanza’s rebellion.
B. The name “Zeze the X” symbolizes Esperanza’s rebellion.

15. A. The name “Zeze the X” is a symbol of Esperanza’s rebellion.
B. The name “Zeze the X” symbolizes Esperanza’s rebellion.
B. Use strong verbs.

16. A. Cisneros states that “In English my name means hope” (1)
A. Cisneros states that “In English my name means hope” (1). This suggests that the narrator does not feel this hope.
B. “In English my name means hope” (Cisneros 1).

17. A. Set up and explain quotes.
A. Cisneros states that “In English my name means hope” (1). This suggests that the narrator does not feel this hope.
B. “In English my name means hope” (Cisneros 1).
A. Set up and explain quotes.

18. In her book, The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros compiles a number of short vignettes including “My Name.”
A. Sandra tells the story from the point of view of a twelve year old girl.
B. Cisneros tells the story from the point of view of a twelve year old girl.

19. In her book, The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros compiles a number of short vignettes including “My Name.”
A. Sandra tells the story from the point of view of a twelve year old girl.
B. Cisneros tells the story from the point of view of a twelve year old girl.
B. After the first mention of the author’s full name, use her last name only.

20. Conclusion Tells the significance of the paragraph
Relates to the topic
Ties everything together
Conclusion