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Which phrase describes a common topic for first-generation American writers, regardless of their parents' country of origin?
- love and respect for parents
- adjusting to American culture
- life in the parents' native country
- opportunities for education in the U.S.
First-generation Americans often lived in two worlds at once--the world of their immigrant families and the world of American culture.
First-generation Americans often lived in two worlds at once--the world of their immigrant families and the world of American culture.
First-generation Americans often lived in two worlds at once--the world of their immigrant families and the world of American culture.
First-generation Americans often lived in two worlds at once--the world of their immigrant families and the world of American culture.
How does Amy Tan highlight the differences between American and Chinese culture in "Rules of the Game"?
- She explains directly how the two cultures differ.
- She provides dialogue in which characters discuss the differences.
- She includes specific details that show how the cultures differ.
- She satirizes American culture and glorifies Chinese culture.
Tan uses the actions and speech of Waverly and her mother to highlight the different cultures, and she also points out small details, such as the sign in the Ping Yuen Fish Market.
Tan uses the actions and speech of Waverly and her mother to highlight the different cultures, and she also points out small details, such as the sign in the Ping Yuen Fish Market.
Tan uses the actions and speech of Waverly and her mother to highlight the different cultures, and she also points out small details, such as the sign in the Ping Yuen Fish Market.
Tan uses the actions and speech of Waverly and her mother to highlight the different cultures, and she also points out small details, such as the sign in the Ping Yuen Fish Market.
How is The Analects of Confucius organized?
- by using Roman numbers to denote headings and regular numbers for points under them
- by using questions from a student and answers from a teacher
- as a list of anecdotes and aphorisms that are loosely grouped by topic
- as a detailed list of strategies for dominating any situation
The Analects are sayings and stories by Confucius, compiled by his followers.
The Analects are sayings and stories by Confucius, compiled by his followers.
The Analects are sayings and stories by Confucius, compiled by his followers.
The Analects are sayings and stories by Confucius, compiled by his followers.
Read this quote from The Art of War:
- There are not more than five primary colors (blue, yellow, red, white, and black), yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
- There are not more than five cardinal tastes (sour, acrid, salt, sweet, bitter), yet combinations of them yield more flavors than can ever be tasted.
- In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack—the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.
If you're performing a close reading of this passage, what is the best question to ask yourself?
- Why is the author discussing colors and tastes in a book about war?
- What is the best way to directly attack an enemy who is strong?
- How are colors, taste, and methods of attacks all helpful in wartime?
- How do the sentences about color and taste help the writer make his point?
To do a close reading, you should ask questions that help you figure out why the writer made the choices that he did.
To do a close reading, you should ask questions that help you figure out why the writer made the choices that he did.
To do a close reading, you should ask questions that help you figure out why the writer made the choices that he did.
To do a close reading, you should ask questions that help you figure out why the writer made the choices that he did.
Which quote from The Analects of Confucius best relates to the mother's way of thinking in "Rules of the Game"?
- "A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders."
- "The master's mode of asking information!— is it not different from that of other men?"
- "That being established, all practical courses naturally grow up."
- "Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?"
Waverly shames her mother in the marketplace.
Waverly shames her mother in the marketplace.
Waverly shames her mother in the marketplace.
Waverly shames her mother in the marketplace.
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