Writing to Analyze Literary Devices

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. Which literary device is Tan using when she pretends that she is not interested in Robert? Why does she use this device?

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Selection 1: conflict; Selection 2: to show that she is embarrassed

Question 2

Why does Amy Tan use the imagery “belched loudly” to describe her father’s burp and “reddened” to describe Robert’s face?

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to show how different Amy’s family’s customs are from Robert’s

Question 3

Why does Amy describe the miniskirt made of beige tweed that her mother gives her?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to show that her mother understands that she wants to look like an American girl

Question 4

What is the lesson Tan’s mother teaches her in this passage?

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Tan should value her own culture and stay true to herself even as she tries to fit in with the American culture.

Question 5

Read the sentences. Use the drop-down menus to put them in the correct order for a P.I.E. analysis. Use the number 1 to indicate which sentence should come first. Amy's mother understands that Amy is embarrassed and shows that she cares by giving Amy a tweed skirt and reminding her that even though she might dress like an American girl, she must always remember her family and their customs. Giving Amy the tweed skirt shows that she understands that Amy wants to fit in and look like other American girls. But at the same time, Amy's mother wants her to respect and honor her family's traditions. Amy Tan uses characterization to show how her mother understands her feelings about not fitting in.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2; Selection 1: 2; Selection 2: 3; Selection 3: 1

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