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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Descriptive Word Choice in "Fish Cheeks"

Question 2 • WI-English Language Arts 8 A

Why does Tan end the essay by telling the reader that her mother had chosen her favorite foods?

Answer
A
to contrast the way Amy feels about the food and the way her mother feels about it
B
to show that her mother only cares about preserving her Chinese culture
C
to contrast her own descriptions of the food with how she really feels about the food
D
to show that her mother is sorry for what she put Amy through