Question 19 of 23 • GA-Literature and Composition III
Read the excerpt from "Mother Tongue."I am a writer. And by that definition, I am someone who has always loved language. I am fascinated by language in daily life. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language—the way it can evoke an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth. Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them all—all the Englishes I grew up with.How does Tan build a central idea of her story in the excerpt?
Answer
A
Tan references her writing career to build the idea that writing is the most satisfying career choice for Asian Americans.
B
Tan references her work with language to build the idea that all forms of English are purposeful and meaningful.
C
Tan references her fascination with language to build the idea that daily life is the best language source for writers.
D
Tan references her thoughts about language to build the idea that more people should think about their language usage.