Read the excerpt from "Fish Cheeks.” After everyone had gone, my mother said to me, "You want to be the same as American girls on the outside.” She handed me an early gift. It was a miniskirt in beige tweed. "But inside you must always be Chinese. You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to have shame.” Which statement best describes the purpose and effect of this excerpt?
Answer
A
It entertains readers by sharing an exciting time when Tan received a special gift and causes them to think she will feel better.
B
It entertains readers by revealing Tan's feelings about being an immigrant and causes them to wonder if her perspective will change.
C
It teaches readers that Tan looks different from American girls and causes them to determine that her mother wants to change that.
D
It teaches readers how American culture is different from Chinese culture and causes them to question if Chinese girls wear miniskirts.
Explanation
The excerpt reveals Tan’s embarrassment about being different and her mother’s advice to accept and take pride in her Chinese identity. This helps readers understand Tan’s feelings and may make them wonder whether her perspective will change. The miniskirt is a gift, but the passage’s main purpose is not simply to describe an exciting present.
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