Use the drop-down menus to decide which kind of descriptive language each passage from the essay uses. "The kitchen was littered with appalling mounds of raw food" "At the end of the meal, my father leaned back and belched loudly" "It was a miniskirt in beige tweed." "Tofu, which looked like stacked wedges of rubbery white sponges."
Which details are precise words that have a strong feeling or connotation? Select all that apply.
Based on the fact that Amy Tan uses negative descriptions about her family’s food, how does she seem to feel about the food?
What do the precise words tell you about the different people’s reactions to the fish?
Explain how this passage uses descriptive details to help you picture why this situation is so embarrassing for Amy Tan.
The loud belch surprises the guests, while Robert's reddened face and the minister's hesitant, quiet burp reveal how uncomfortable they are. These details make the cultural misunderstanding and awkwardness easy to picture, explaining why Amy is embarrassed and remains silent.
Which details did you include in your response? You can select more than one answer.
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