Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in "Daughter of Invention" by Julia Alvarez

Question 7 • 26-27 - Humble ISD CR - English I A - 1st Nine Weeks

Which excerpt from "Daughter of Invention" reveals Laura’s Dominican origin through unique pronunciation?

Answer

"You girls are going to drive me crazy!" she threatened, if they kept nagging. "When I end up in Bellevue, you'll be safely sorry!"

"Remember that time we took the car to Bear Mountain, and we re-ah-lized that we had forgotten to pack an opener with our pick-a-nick?"

"Maybe not. Maybe, just maybe, there's something they've missed that's important. With patience and calm, even a burro can climb a palm."

"Ay, Cuco. Remember how I showed you that suitcase with little wheels so we should not have to carry those heavy bags when we traveled? Someone stole my idea and made a million!"

Explanation

The excerpt in B spells out “realized” and “picnic” as “re-ah-lized” and “pick-a-nick,” drawing attention to Laura’s distinctive pronunciation. This pronunciation reflects her Dominican background. The other excerpts show her speech or personality but do not use this kind of phonetic spelling.

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5.3 Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in "Daughter of Invention" by Julia Alvarez