Read the sentence from “Speaking Arabic.”The cousins and neighbors file in to say, “Keef ha-lik?”—How are you?—the door opening into a thousand rooms.Which best explains how Nye’s word choice helps establish her voice in the excerpt?
Answer
A
Nye translates a phrase into English to argue her position that coming from a multicultural heritage is best.
B
Nye uses figurative language to support her opinion that staying connected to one’s heritage makes life richer.
C
Nye uses literal language to assert her point of view that staying connected to one’s heritage is a serious matter.
D
Nye translates a phrase into English to emphasize her feeling that coming from a multicultural heritage is confusing.
Explanation
The phrase “the door opening into a thousand rooms” is figurative language: the greeting suggests that the cousins’ and neighbors’ shared language opens up many connections and experiences. This supports the idea that staying connected to one’s heritage enriches life, so the best choice is B, “Nye uses figurative language to support her opinion that staying connected to one’s heritage makes life richer.”
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