Question

I TRIED TO LIVE UP TO THE VIRTUES OF...

THE PERFECT FILIPINO KID!
be
ALWAYS HAVE MOM'S
HOUSE SLIPPERS READY
WHEN SHE GETS HOME
FROM WORK.
(OMG
ARE SU
STILL
SLEEPING
RIGHT
Now!!
MAGICALLY KNOW WHEN
THE RICE COOKER IS
EMPTY AND MAKE
FLAWLESS RICE EVERY TIME.

What does the author convey in this passage to signify her purpose?

A) She wants to show that an important part of her identity was trying to be the perfect Filipino kid.
B) She wants to show that an important part of her identity was working in the garden.
C) She wants to show that she was forced to do many chores like cooking rice.
D) She wants to show that she had to care for every member of her family.

Answer 1

The author highlights the effort to live up to familial and cultural expectations, demonstrating the personal identity formed through these experiences.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author's passage conveys a sense of identity and cultural expectations tied to the author's experiences. In the context of the selected passages and the background information provided, the author shows an effort to live up to the cultural and family expectations, whether it is by being the perfect Filipino kid, helping with house chores, or reflecting on the complexities of parent-child relationships and self-discovery. For instance, the desire to make flawless rice every time and to have house slippers ready for the mother reflect a deep-seated cultural value of filial piety and the pursuit of perfection in meeting family roles.