The short story “ <u>Mericans </u>“ written by <em><u>Sandra Cisneros</u></em> is the story about children from Mexican descent living in America. They are trying to find their identity between these two worlds. They don’t use their Mexican names in America but easier sounding English names. Micaella (Michelle) narrates the story and she shows the differences between the two cultures, like in the excerpt what the dress code is for church and the woman trying to speak Spanish.
Question: The irony in this excerpt contributes most to which of the following themes?
Answer: B. It is possible for people to be connected to more than one culture.
The strong thesis statements here are: 3, 5, 7.
2. Censorship creates a division between the authentic message and the audience and thus is tarnishes the whole meaning of the idea.
4. There are many unresolved issues in the world history which creates conflict.
6. My mother's genes were so prominent in my sister's DNA that they bear a heavy resemblance to one another.
<span>It gives information about various characters.
The dialogue in this passage gives good information on several characters who may or may not have been involved in the crime. This is effective for the reader because they can get a lot of detailed information on suspects in a short burst of dialogue. </span>
1.To crouch or sit with bent knees- The cook squatted in the bottom...
2.To have a calming effect- "Oh, well," said the captain, soothing...
3.To get up or raise oneself- The captain, rearing cautiously...
4.To search or peer at thoroughly to locate something- But at last there came...
Answer: letter B!!
Explanation: it’s not d because 1. there mother shouldn’t have to do everything for them, and she definitely won’t be able to for their whole lives (hence, letter A). 2. C wouldn’t work. how would they communicate if all they do is argue anyways? 3. B is the answer ahaha. HOPE THIS HELPED :)
