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QuizMultiple Choice

Writing an Interpretive Literary Analysis

Question 9 • ELA 10B - 2023

What would serve as strong evidence of the universal theme of conflict between children and parents in Amy Tan's story "Two Kinds”?

Answer
A
a description of Amy Tan's childhood
B
a description of the piece of music Jing-mei plays
C
a quotation revealing the dreams of Jing-mei's mother
D
a quotation showing Jing-mei's purposeful failure

Explanation

Jing-mei’s purposeful failure shows that she is resisting her mother’s expectations, making it direct evidence of conflict between a child and a parent. A quotation about her deliberate refusal therefore supports the theme more strongly than details about the music or her mother’s dreams alone.

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