AnswersOnline ELA 9 - ACharacters, Conflict, and Idioms in "Daughter of Invention" by Julia AlvarezQuestion 3
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Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in "Daughter of Invention" by Julia Alvarez

Question 3 • Online ELA 9 - A

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

Answer
A
"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!"
B
"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?"
C
"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."
D
"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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