Question

How do the descriptions in this passage support Tan’s purpose? Descriptions show that Amy’s father pretends she likes things that she does not. Descriptions show that Amy cannot make up her mind whether to be American or Chinese. Descriptions show an example of how Amy sees two cultures reacting to food differently.

Answer 1

Amy Tan uses details to show that her family's meal was embarrassing. Her description of her father burping uses imagery because the reader can imagine hearing her father's burp. The guests are astonished, which means they are shocked, because this custom is different. Robert's red face is another description that helps the reader picture him being embarrassed as well. The minister's burp is quiet, and he seems embarrassed by the custom too. Amy says this moment made her silent for the rest of the night, which shows that she is embarrassed.

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Answer 2

C). Descriptions show an example of how Amy sees two cultures reacting to food differently.

Step-by-step explanation:

The descriptions provided in the given excerpt from 'Fish Cheeks' that function to support Tan's claim is that 'they display an instance of how Amy perceives two cultures' response towards food in different manner.' This distinction in the Chinese and American culture helps the readers' in understanding that the different cultures have distinct customs but one must not be ashamed of their native culture. Thus, option C is the correct answer.