Directions: Respond to each question in complete sentences using academic English. Be sure to answer all parts of the question and use evidence from the text to support your claims. I recommend writing 4-7 sentences per question. | Homework Helper

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1. Maxine Hong Kingston’s essay Tongue Tied describes the reluctance of the author as a little girl to speak in school and “find her voice.” What explanation does the author provide for her silence? When and why is the narrator comfortable speaking around others, and when and why is she unable to? Use at least three examples from the text to support your claims.

2. in the essay Mother Tongue, Amy Tan describes her mother’s version of English. Describe the way her mother speaks English. How does the narrator perceive her mother’s English? How do others perceive it? Use three examples from the text to support your claims.

3. Describe Richard Rodriguez’s stance on bilingualism and bilingual education, as explained in the essay Aria. How did his own experiences learning English shape his perspective on bilingualism? Use three examples from the text.

4. Pick any two texts from this question 1,2,3 and compare/contrast the texts in terms of the authors’ stances and perspectives on the topic. Use two examples per text (four total), and explain whether you agree with one author or the other.