Consider Ana Rosa’s probable opinion on the adage “Actions speak louder than words.” Do you think she would agree or disagree with its message? What would the other members of her family think? Compare your previous answer before reading the novel with Ana Rosa’s opinion.

Teaching Suggestion: This question links directly with the earlier Personal Connection Prompt and can be structured as either an in-class discussion or as a free-writing response. Students may be creative as well as persuasive in their responses; however, they should grasp the general idea that Ana Rosa believes in The Power of Words, and struggles to reconcile her difference in opinion with her brother, who ultimately opines that words are not as powerful as the actions of people.