Author's Style and Layers of Meaning in Cane — Unit test
Question 23 • RMA FL-1001370-English 3 Semester 2
Read the passage from “Child of the Americas."I am a child of the Americas,a light-skinned mestiza of the Caribbean, a child of many diaspora, born into this continent at a crossroads. How does the word “crossroads” help to develop the author’s tone?
Answer
A
It is imagery that describes the merging of different cultures.
B
It is imagery that describes a cultural boundary that should not be crossed.
C
It is an allusion to an actual boundary between continents.
D
It is a strong word that expresses an attitude of resentment and bitterness.