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Identity and Belonging in "Broken Chain" Answers

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Why does Tan describe Robert and herself at the same time?

A
She shows how different they look to express her sense of not fitting in.
B
She shows how much she and Robert have in common to create a sense of happiness in being an American.
C
She shows that she and Robert are unlikely to get along to foreshadow that the crush she has on him will not last long.
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Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. | Which literary device is used in the first sentence? | Which literary device is used in the second sentence?

A
characterization
B
conflict
C
imagery
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Who is Amy Tan in conflict with, in this passage?

A
with Robert over his disappointment about the dinner her family has prepared
B
with herself over her fear that Robert will think bad things about her family’s customs
C
with her relatives over how they should behave in front of Robert
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Why does Tan use imagery that has a negative feeling associated with it?

A
to show that her mother always prepares this sort of food
B
to show that she and her mother have very different tastes
C
to show that she is disgusted by what her mother has chosen to serve
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Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. | Which literary device is used in the first sentence? | Which literary device is used in the second sentence?

A
characterization
B
conflict
C
imagery
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Point: Amy Tan uses conflict to show her inner fears that Robert and his family will think that her Chinese customs are unusual.What would be a good illustration for this point?

A
Tan is angry with Robert, because he does not like her food as much as “roasted turkey.”
B
Tan is concerned that Robert is not Chinese like she is, but American.
C
Tan describes the food her family eats as “slimy” and “rubbery.”
D
Tan worries what Robert will think of her relatives who “lacked proper American manners.”
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Use the drop-down menu to answer the question. | Point: Amy Tan uses conflict to show her fears that Robert and his family will think that her Chinese customs are unusual. | Illustration: Tan worries what Robert will think of her relatives who “lacked proper American manners.” | What would be a good explanation for this point and illustration?

A
Tan thinks that Robert will only like her if her family has manners.
B
Tan thinks that her relatives will embarrass her in front of Robert, because their manners are different.
C
Tan thinks that her relatives should have proper manners, because they are American.
D
Tan thinks that Robert’s manners will not be acceptable to her relatives.

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