Question

Explain the metaphor that Jordan is referring to in this sentence from the end of the story: “It took me a few days to realize that Gran’pa’s story was a metaphor. . . . So I decided to see if General Tso’s Chicken could get along with Pepper Steak.” How do Gran’pa’s Words of the Wiser help Jordan resolve both an internal and an external conflict?

Answer 1

Answer: The grandpa is trying to say if they will taste good together. It helps Jordan understand what his grandpa meant in his metaphor.