Which words are precise adjectives? Check all that apply.
that Ernie’s bike is dirtythat Alfonso’s bike costs more ✔ that Alfonso cares more about appearancethat Ernie cares what his bike looks like
Which conclusion can you draw about the passage based on the verbs you highlighted?
a vivid verba graphic adjective✔ a similea metaphor
What are possible themes of the story? Check all that apply.Even when you have problems with your family, in the end you can count on them.There is more to people than just their appearances.Girls and boys should not try to be friends. It is important to be who you are and not try to be someone else.Alfonso learns to feel better about himself.
How does description in “Broken Chain” help develop the theme “The way you look does not always reflect who you want to be”? Use examples from the story in your paragraph.
In Gary Soto’s “Broken Chain,” descriptive language highlights Alfonso’s internal struggle between his actual appearance and his desired self-image. Descriptions of Alfonso trying to push his teeth into place until his thumbs are “tired and wrinkled and pink” show his desperate desire to look like the models in magazines rather than himself. Additionally, the description of his bike, which he polishes until it shines like “a handful of dimes,” reflects his hope that external perfection can mask his insecurities. These details develop the theme that one's appearance often fails to reflect the person they strive to be, as Alfonso’s physical efforts can’t change his underlying anxiety and lack of self-confidence.
The description helps readers understand how Alfonso's concern about his appearance is affecting him. The description of his thumbs after pushing on his teeth as "tired and wrinkled and pink" shows how far Alfonso will go to improve his image. The comparison of his bike to "a handful of dimes" shows how careful he is. These descriptions contribute to the theme that the way you look does not always reflect who you want to be. Which points did you discuss in your response? Check all that apply.wha
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