Question 2 • CCPS GSE Language Arts Grade 8 (23.01300) YL IC
Which excerpt from "Broken Chain" could be used to support the idea that Gary Soto uses imagery in his writing?
Answer
A
His [Alfonso’s] father had come home that evening from a softball game, happy that his team had drilled four homers in a thirteen-to-five bashing of Color Tile.
B
His [Alfonso’s] thumbs were tired and wrinkled and pink, the way they got when he stayed in the bathtub too long.
C
Every few steps, the girl, whose name was Sandra, would look at him out of the corner of her eye, and Alfonso would look away.
D
Alfonso couldn’t believe his luck. What a brother! What a pal! He promised to take Ernie’s turn next time it was his turn to do the dishes.