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QuizMultiple Choice

Writing to Analyze Literary Devices

Question 7 • CCPS GSE Language Arts Grade 8 (23.01300) YL IC

Read the excerpt from "Fish Cheeks."My relatives licked the ends of their chopsticks and reached across the table, dipping them into the dozen or so plates of food. Robert and their family waited patiently for platters to be passed to them. My relatives murmured with pleasure when my mother brought out the whole steamed fish. Robert grimaced.

Answer
A
to show how delicious Chinese food is
B
to show Tan’s disgust for her family
C
to help the reader understand Chinese culture
D
to help the reader feel Tan’s embarrassment
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