Four Skinny Trees and Chanclas

Reread “Four Skinny Trees” and “Chanclas.” As you read, make a list of words or phrases. Choose those that strike you as interesting, humorous, beautiful, or strange. Which words and phrases seem to be unique to Sandra Cisneros’s voice, or distinctive style? How would you describe her voice? Write a paragraph describing the unique qualities of Sandra Cisneros’s voice. How is she different from other writers you have read?