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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Descriptive Word Choice in "Fish Cheeks"

Question 2 • WI-English Language Arts 8 A

Amy Tan compares tofu to stacked wedges of rubbery white sponges. How does this description make the reader feel about the tofu?

Answer
A
The reader has a hard time picturing tofu that looks like a sponge.
B
The tofu does not seem like something that should be eaten.
C
The reader must decide whether tofu is a tasty food or a disgusting food.
D
The tofu must be useful for more than just eating.