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QuizMultiple Choice

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

Question 9 • Online ELA 9 - A

Which of Laura’s misquoted idioms from "Daughter of Invention" is intended to mean that it makes no difference to her?

Answer
A
"green behind the ears,"
B
"When in Rome, do unto the Romans."
C
"It's half of one or two dozen of another."
D
“...one of these days my ship would pass me by in the night!"

Explanation

The expression “six of one, half a dozen of the other” means that two choices are essentially the same, so it makes no difference which one you choose. Laura’s mixed-up version, “It’s half of one or two dozen of another,” is intended to express that idea. The other sayings do not mean that the alternatives are equivalent.

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