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The authors in ‘Born a crime’ and ‘Two ways to belong in america’ the both define identity similar using personal anecdotes. Yet, they both use different tones.In Noah's 'Born a Crime', one text that connects to a personal anecdote is the story of how Trevor's mother would throw birthday parties for him even though they couldn't afford gifts. This connects to a personal anecdote because Trevor shares his own experiences growing up in poverty and how his mother always found a way to make him feel special. Through this text, the author is highlighting the love and resilience of his mother, as well as the importance of finding joy in difficult circumstances. The author is emphasizing the power of love and how it can transcend material wealth. 'Born a Crime' shows a sense of belonging by highlighting love, resilience, and finding joy in difficult circumstances.A personal anecdote is a literary device commonly used in storytelling where the author shares a short, personal story to illustrate a point or convey an emotion.One example of a personal anecdote in ‘Two Ways to Belong in America' by Bharati Mukherjee is when the author describes her experiences living in Canada and the United States with her sister. She shares how they obtained different citizenship statuses due to their different choices and how this affected their lives. This personal story helps to emphasize the themes of identity and belonging in the text.The sense of belonging is depicted through the contrasting paths the sisters took and how they navigate their identities in their respective countriesIdentify which literary device the authors use that is different?

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The authors in 'Born a Crime' and 'Two Ways to Belong in America' both use personal anecdotes to define identity, but they employ different tones. In 'Born a Crime,' Trevor Noah shares personal stories from his own life, highlighting the love and resilience of his mother. On the other hand, in 'Two Ways to Belong in America,' Bharati Mukherjee uses personal anecdotes to explore the contrasting paths she and her sister took in terms of citizenship and how it affected their sense of belonging. While both authors use personal anecdotes, the difference lies in the specific themes and tones they convey through their stories.
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