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Just last week, I was walking down the street with my mother, and I again found myself conscious of the English
was using, the English I do use with her. We were talking about the price of new and used furniture and I heard
myself saying this: "Not waste money that way." My husband was with us as well, and he didn't notice any switch
in my English. And then I realized why. It's because over the twenty years we've been together I've often used that
same kind of English with him, and sometimes he even uses it with me. It has become our language of intimacy, a
different sort of English that relates to family talk, the language I grew up with.
How does Tan build a central idea of her story in the excerpt?
O Tan discusses the form of language she uses with her family to support the idea that nonstandard English is only
appropriate at home.
O Tan describes a realization she makes while with her husband to support the idea that nonstandard forms of English are
important forms of communication.
O Tan compares the English of her childhood with the English of her adulthood to support the idea that adults should use
standard English with children.
O Tan relates a story about her husband to support the idea that people do not always understand each other, even when
they speak the same language
Answer:
the answer is Tan believes that nonstandard English can be an important part of family culture.
respect." Why would this song appeal to African Americans at the time?
A. The line implies that violence will earn the singer respect.
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B. The word respect could easily mean the same as equality
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c. It represented the African American fight against slavery,
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D. The song calls for African Americans to respect the singer
Answer:
The correct answer is B) The word respect could easily mean the same as equality
Explanation:
The 1960s were a turbulent time for Race relations in the United States. Many people still believed that the 'White Man' had authority over African Americans and did not respect them
Racism was taken casually and the African-America, despite fighting for their rights, were seen as backward, poor and sometimes criminals.
The song was closely associated with many of the era, who felt they were humans, were equal to others and just wanted some 'respect'.