Question

Which excerpt from "Broken Chain" could be used to support the idea that Gary Soto uses imagery in his writing?

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.

His [Alfonso’s] thumbs were tired and wrinkled and pink, the way they got when he stayed in the bathtub too long
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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.

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.

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The excerpt that uses imagery is:

B. His [Alfonso’s] thumbs were tired and wrinkled and pink, the way they got when he stayed in the bathtub too long.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Broken Chain" is a short story by author Gary Soto, in which the main character, Alfonso, is very concerned with his appearance. The story revolves around the themes of vanity and selflessness. Soto uses imagery as a device to involve readers. Imagery is a literary device in which writers employ words that appeal to the senses so that the audience can vividly imagine what is being described (the scenery, the smells, the tastes etc.).

Among the options provided in the question, the one that serves as an example of imagery is letter B. "His [Alfonso’s] thumbs were tired and wrinkled and pink, the way they got when he stayed in the bathtub too long." In this excerpt, Soto appeals to sight and touch. We can see the thumbs in our minds, imagine the wrinkles and the color. We can also feel them, since we all have had the experience of staying in a bathtub or a pool a little longer and having our fingers all wrinkled up. We know it feels soft to the touch in a strange way. Therefore, readers can vividly see and feel the image that is being described in this passage.