On page 128, Esperanza is helping to shell almonds. The author describes an almond as "…like two hands pressed together, protecting something inside." Then as Esperanza cracks one open the text says, "…then pulled the meat from its defenses…". How is the almond a metaphor for Esperanza?

11 (mr. torres enters the room looking dejected and walks toward the front of the classroom.) 12 mr. torres: well, class, it appears that we've met with some obstacles in regards to the new garden. the storm last night caused a colossal amount of damage to the campus. the maintenance crew will be bombarded with work for at least a week, which means they will be unable to tackle the garden project. perhaps the project was too ambitious. how does mr. torres most likely feel when he tells his class that the school garden project is canceled? a) calm b) giddy c) nervous d) unhappy

Write a description about a boy with blonde hair that falls perfectly without him even trying. not about anything else like clothes or personality.

What is a word that is stronger than "beautiful"